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W899 AHJ

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,027 mi
Last recorded87,027 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 AHJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 87,027 miles

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle between engine and tank ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunk missing on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunk missing on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 87,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint has small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle between engine and tank ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunk missing on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunk missing on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,099 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 82,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,592 miles

Central lower fuel pipe corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os brake hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2021 72,543 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central lower fuel pipe corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os brake hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 119,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock damp

Offside floor pan starting to corrode

advise engine oily but no drips

advise exhaust corroding

contact fault in dash board

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 23 Aug 2019 106,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system by petrol tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock damp

Offside floor pan starting to corrode

advise engine oily but no drips

advise exhaust corroding

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,517 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 98,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 83,462 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 83,462 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,992 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 90,984 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,042 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 86,035 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,516 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,619 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,536 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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W899 AHJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W899 AHJ, 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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W899 AHJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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