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W956 UAJ

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,741 mi
Last recorded120,741 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 UAJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,741 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2012 120,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2011 111,167 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2011 111,167 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,176 miles

front discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 99,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,749 miles

o/s fog light lens damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,745 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s fog light lens damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,785 miles

front pads worn

Fail 21 May 2008 71,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads worn

Pass 18 May 2007 59,363 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 48,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 46,660 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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W956 UAJ 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 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 W956 UAJ, 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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What year was W956 UAJ registered?

W956 UAJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W956 UAJ safe to buy?

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