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W98 DGF

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,666 mi
Last recorded83,666 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 DGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,663 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 83,658 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2017 83,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,534 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 83,526 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 83,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,606 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,990 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,990 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,844 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 56,696 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 56,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 48,785 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 48,714 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 41,142 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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W98 DGF is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W98 DGF, 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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What year was W98 DGF registered?

W98 DGF is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W98 DGF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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