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W989 XFM

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,484 mi
Last recorded100,484 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 XFM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2012 100,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust centre and rear heat sheild insecure

offside rear lense condensated

offside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak on engine

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 100,484 miles

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

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

exhaust centre and rear heat sheild insecure

offside rear lense condensated

offside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak on engine

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,702 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2011 95,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,002 miles

lift in both rear struts, top mtgs.

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracked.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 91,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

lift in both rear struts, top mtgs.

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracked.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,360 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear suspension strut lift at pass limit

power steering belt cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2009 86,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear suspension strut lift at pass limit

power steering belt cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 81,082 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 81,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 72,634 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 72,662 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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W989 XFM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W989 XFM, 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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W989 XFM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W989 XFM safe to buy?

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