MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Both inner sills corroded
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OS rear wheel arch corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside mirror repaired but vision not impared
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
condenstion both front head lights handbrake near end reserve travel
condenstion both front head lights handbrake near end reserve travel
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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W948 PRA is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 W948 PRA, 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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W948 PRA is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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