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X285 WSF

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,766 mi
Last recorded66,766 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 WSF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,766 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 66,756 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe @ exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure centre / rear section out of mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure pipes and filter insecure @ rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes deteriorated / excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable insecure and hanging down (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front @ both rear cracking & perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no delivery from n/s washers

power steering pipes insecure @ front

slight oil leak @ gearbox

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE OF VECHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 17 Aug 2020 66,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE OF VECHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,976 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,455 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,224 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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X285 WSF is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X285 WSF, 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 X285 WSF registered?

X285 WSF is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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