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W959 JFG

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,740 mi
Last recorded112,740 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 JFG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 112,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

corrosion to wheel aech and underneath.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,541 miles

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

OIL LEAKS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 107,541 miles

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

OIL LEAKS

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r suspension bush worn,recommend replacement.

sills wheel arch corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,750 miles

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

o/s/r suspension bush worn,recommend replacement.

sills wheel arch corrosion.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,851 miles

UNDERBODY AND SILLS STARTING TO RUST, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, OS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,550 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 81,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT NOISE IN NS REAR WHEEL BEARING, BRAKE PIPES LIGHT RUSTING, OUTTER SILLS LIGHT RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS

Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,086 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES, BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,466 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OIl leak from cam cover

Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 63,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,757 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 56,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear wipers slight smear

Pass 8 Feb 2007 49,947 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,079 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

movement in both rear top strut mounts

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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W959 JFG 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 58.8%.

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 W959 JFG, 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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W959 JFG is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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