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W968 RCE

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,714 mi
Last recorded160,714 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 RCE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 160,714 miles

Spare wheel fitted at time of test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 154,995 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 136,520 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 126,501 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 70,132 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 70,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,258 miles

nearside rear brake hose twisted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,213 miles

slight movement in both rear suspension strut top mounts

Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,740 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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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W968 RCE is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W968 RCE, 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 W968 RCE registered?

W968 RCE is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W968 RCE safe to buy?

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