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W973 RPB

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,713 mi
Last recorded71,713 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 RPB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear rigid brake pipe union corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 71,713 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear rigid brake pipe union corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,718 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 60,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension is heavily corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 26 Jul 2018 44,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension is heavily corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,673 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 41,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear arch mark with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor marked under car with yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,223 miles

n/s/r tyre wall age cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,503 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 35,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,789 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall age cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,419 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,515 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,243 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 17,198 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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W973 RPB is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W973 RPB, 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 W973 RPB registered?

W973 RPB is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W973 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W973 RPB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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