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W895 PAJ

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

155,506 mi
Last recorded155,506 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW895 PAJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 155,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

corrosion in wheel arches

Pass 10 Mar 2017 146,615 miles

corrosion in sills and wheel arches

inner shoulders worn on both front tyres

Fail 9 Mar 2017 146,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion in sills and wheel arches

inner shoulders worn on both front tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2016 138,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

corrosion in both sills and rear arches

inside shoulders worn on front tyres

Fail 10 Mar 2016 138,798 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

corrosion in both sills and rear arches

inside shoulders worn on front tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2015 130,383 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Fail 26 Feb 2015 130,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Mar 2014 126,551 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 126,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 122,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,709 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

EXHAUST FLEXY PIPE WORN

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

FUEL FILTER LOOSE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SCUFFED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 114,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

EXHAUST FLEXY PIPE WORN

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

FUEL FILTER LOOSE

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SCUFFED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN

Pass 10 Mar 2011 106,287 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARIN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 106,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARIN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2010 98,110 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,829 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 90,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,423 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres running off on inner shoulder

corrosion started under body and fuel tank seam

front brake imballance 20%

oil leak top rear of engine

strongly advised near side rear tyre 3mm and wearing unevenly also cracking extensivly in tread

strongly advised off side rear tyre wearing unevenly and cracking extensivly in tread

Fail 16 Mar 2007 76,358 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres running off on inner shoulders

corrosion started under body and fuel tank seam

front brake imballance 20%

long parking brake travel

powered steering pump mounting bracket to engine two nuts missing strongly advised

strongly advised near side rear tyre 3mm and wearing unevenly also cracking extensivly in tread

strongly advised off side rear tyre wearing unevenly and cracking extensivly in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,672 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W895 PAJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W895 PAJ, 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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W895 PAJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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