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A14 EFW

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,487 mi
Last recorded82,487 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EFW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 82,487 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

offside outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2008 82,487 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

offside outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2008 82,462 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)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

small nail on o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Apr 2007 68,577 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 68,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 61,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A14 EFW is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 65,014 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 A14 EFW, 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 29 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 EFW registered?

A14 EFW is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A14 EFW safe to buy?

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