MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front pads low
engine oil leak
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
Front pads low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leak
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
Door open light stay on!
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Door open light stay on!
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Inner Front 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)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W997 TGC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 W997 TGC, 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 W997 TGC registered?
W997 TGC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 April 2000.
Is W997 TGC safe to buy?
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