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W979 RBO

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,982 mi
Last recorded97,982 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 RBO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Fail 17 Jul 2018 97,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 10 May 2017 96,961 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 95,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 95,009 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2014 94,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 92,775 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 85,370 miles

Brake discs look worn & corroded.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil filter is rusty.

Some play in n/s rear strut top mounting.

Fail 15 May 2012 85,360 miles

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

Brake discs look worn & corroded.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil filter is rusty.

Some play in n/s rear strut top mounting.

Pass 14 May 2011 78,696 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2011 78,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 61,831 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,887 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,874 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,178 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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W979 RBO is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W979 RBO, 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 RBO is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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