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W908 YAR

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,078 mi
Last recorded128,078 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW908 YAR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,078 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 128,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 128,064 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 124,583 miles

Coolant leak coolant resevoir very low ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb discoloured and lamp has condensation inside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 117,156 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,733 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 111,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill nrar axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure and incorrectly routed (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,635 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,439 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,270 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,967 miles

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,159 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 92,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,574 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 74,057 miles

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

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

Slight play front wheels top mounts .

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,680 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 67,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust outer cover braking away rear .

Front tyre wear edges n/s and o/s/f

N/S/F tyre cracking side walls .

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

Power steering belt cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,539 miles

Power steering belt cracking .

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

Rear exhaust box outer cover braking away .

Tyres front and rear cracking side walls .

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,767 miles

Cracks in power steering belt .

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,285 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 47,796 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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W908 YAR is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W908 YAR, 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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W908 YAR is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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