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W848 VFP

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,079 mi
Last recorded137,079 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW848 VFP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 137,079 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 137,079 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 122,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,883 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 111,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 111,759 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 101,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,304 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,505 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre wear on inner edge

o/s screen wash part blocked

Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre wear on inner edge

o/s screen wash part blocked

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,413 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,452 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 67,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 58,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,102 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner edge

n/s and o/s front suspension bushes wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 38,017 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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W848 VFP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W848 VFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W848 VFP registered?

W848 VFP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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