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W979 BCK

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,454 mi
Last recorded79,454 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 BCK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 79,454 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,598 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms have play in rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both front top mounts have play in rubber mounting

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear both rear top mounts have play in rubber mounting

Rear both rear tyres perished

oil leak

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 74,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf tyre showing cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering has play in both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms have play in rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both front top mounts have play in rubber mounting

Nearside Front nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear both rear top mounts have play in rubber mounting

Rear both rear tyres perished

oil leak

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,603 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion to off side & near side floors to chassis

Fail 4 Dec 2014 68,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion to off side & near side floors to chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,324 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,948 miles

o/s n/s rear arm bushes on axel has slight movement

Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipe running along bulk head secure but not routed corectly

Fail 29 Nov 2010 53,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipe running along bulk head secure but not routed corectly

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,827 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 49,824 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 45,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2008 45,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 36,604 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 36,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 31,769 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 31,763 miles

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

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

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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W979 BCK is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 W979 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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W979 BCK is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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