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W952 SBM

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 SBM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,146 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,145 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 86,637 miles

both rear tyres perishing

small blow to rear exhaust

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,629 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,838 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

rear exhaust poor condition

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,047 miles

airbag light on

both front lower arm rear bush's splitting

both rear axle bush's worn

engine and gearbox oil soaked

front anti roll bar bush's worn slight movement

offside front inner c/v boot oil soaked

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear box corroded

slight movement both front top strut mounts

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,763 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear box corroded

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

air bag light on

both rear axel mount bush's startiing to split

front tyres wearing low inner edge

offside front anti roll bar bush worn

p.a.s pipes damp with fluid

rear box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,431 miles

Airbag light on

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

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 6 Mar 2009 62,545 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,577 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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W952 SBM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W952 SBM, 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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W952 SBM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W952 SBM safe to buy?

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