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W96 VHR

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,315 mi
Last recorded93,315 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 VHR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 93,315 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 91,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 89,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 88,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 78,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,419 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,462 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2015 55,462 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2014 43,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,169 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,333 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,777 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 37,777 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,073 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,073 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 33,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight grease leak from offside inner driveshaft gaitor clip

Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight grease leak from offside inner driveshaft gaitor clip

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,017 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 30,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 26,796 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in nearside front suspension

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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W96 VHR is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W96 VHR, 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 W96 VHR registered?

W96 VHR is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W96 VHR safe to buy?

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