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W972 BCK

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,421 mi
Last recorded111,421 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 BCK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 111,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 111,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 104,987 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,087 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 99,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 94,205 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 94,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 93,669 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 85,210 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 85,105 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 Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 79,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre is cracking and splitting,recomend replacement soon.

Pass 31 May 2013 79,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre is cracking and splitting,recomend replacement soon.

Pass 24 May 2012 74,904 miles

both front brake flexis starting to crack & perish

n/s/r tyre slight miss shape across the tread

slight play o/s & n/s/r axle bushies

Pass 17 May 2011 64,965 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,098 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 55,098 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 49,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 49,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 44,025 miles

O/S/F, N/S/F TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 14 May 2008 44,025 miles

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

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

O/S/F, N/S/F TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 14 May 2007 38,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 34,197 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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W972 BCK is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W972 BCK, 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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W972 BCK is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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