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W982 RPB

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

90,860 mi
Last recorded90,860 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 RPB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2024 90,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,910 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Underbody corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 88,723 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Underbody corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,228 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (n/s/r tyre nail) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear boot strut weaken

body /suspention /sills and other components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,841 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear boot lid strut weaken

Fail 7 Oct 2020 84,833 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body suspension and other components corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills corroded inner/outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear boot lid strut weaken

Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,588 miles

Boots struts weak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 82,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Boots struts weak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,706 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 80,706 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 78,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,471 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & cracked ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & cracked ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,241 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS AND OUTER SILLS SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES SHOWING WEAR

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS AND BETWEEN TREADS

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXY IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH FRONT (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 74,201 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS AND OUTER SILLS SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES SHOWING WEAR

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS AND BETWEEN TREADS

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXY IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH FRONT (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,697 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 56,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 53,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 49,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,870 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 44,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,078 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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W982 RPB is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W982 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.

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W982 RPB is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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