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W974 YAR

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,620 mi
Last recorded79,620 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 YAR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,620 miles

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

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

power steering fluid reserviour slightly loose

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,698 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre tread low inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,006 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,359 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2011 58,359 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,270 miles

air bag light on

front number plate poor

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,300 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 50,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,425 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 42,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,259 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,197 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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W974 YAR is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W974 YAR, 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 W974 YAR registered?

W974 YAR is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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