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W961 VGY

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,105 mi
Last recorded93,105 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 VGY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 90,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,464 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 75,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,994 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,765 miles

N/S/R lamp lens cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R and N/S/R brake hoses starting to perrish

O/S/R and N/S/R brake pipes slightly corroded

light underside corrosion

rear number plate getting poor

strong advise; coolant leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,122 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers poor

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,848 miles

advise light underbody corrosion

advise play in rear strut tops

advise rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,610 miles

advise n/s/f tyre on the tread wear markers and worn on the edges

advise rear no plate poor

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,129 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear number plate getting poor

Fail 5 Aug 2009 47,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

strong advise o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,862 miles

strong advise o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,839 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F Platform bushes beginning to split.

O/S/F Tyre on 2mm inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,373 miles

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

advise front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,967 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 30,697 miles

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

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

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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W961 VGY is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W961 VGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W961 VGY registered?

W961 VGY is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W961 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W961 VGY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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