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J16 JRP

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,567 mi
Last recorded20,567 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 JRP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 20,567 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 20,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 20,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

front suspension corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 5 Nov 2019 20,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 19,630 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2017 19,025 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2016 18,327 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2014 16,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 15,191 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 14,420 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked

slight corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 17 Nov 2011 13,991 miles

N/S & O/S Rear metal brake pipes corroded,O/S Inner drive shaft boot leaking grease.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 13,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

N/S & O/S Rear metal brake pipes corroded,O/S Inner drive shaft boot leaking grease.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,554 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,128 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,478 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,835 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,113 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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J16 JRP is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 J16 JRP, 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.

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J16 JRP is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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