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W985 PDU

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,212 mi
Last recorded72,212 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 PDU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill

cracks in sidewalls n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,323 miles

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

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

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

cracks in edges of treads o/s rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2015 68,322 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in edges of treads o/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,075 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

light cracks in tyre sidewalls o/s front and rear

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,729 miles

corrosion on os and ns inner sills at rear

corrosion on os and ns outer sills

oil leak

rear exhaus slight blow

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,235 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 57,235 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,541 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,164 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,164 miles

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

slight play in os top mount

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,727 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,098 miles

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

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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W985 PDU is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W985 PDU, 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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W985 PDU is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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