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J17 CEB

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,703 mi
Last recorded85,703 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 CEB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 85,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has small cuts on inner edge of tyre

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside/Offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 77,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Service Brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside/Offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

differential oil seals leaking

Fail 17 Feb 2015 68,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

differential oil seals leaking

recommend tracking to be checked

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,638 miles

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)

both front outer c.v boots becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heat sheild in poor condition

hand brake travle becoming high

o/s/f seatbelt becoming slow to retract

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge (3mm)

various sections of brake pipe becoming corroded

vehical becoming corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,638 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer c.v boots becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heat sheild in poor condition

hand brake travle becoming high

n/s wiper split (clears screen)

o/s/f seatbelt becoming slow to retract

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge (3mm)

various sections of brake pipe becoming corroded

vehical becoming corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,644 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various bushes becoming deteriorated

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 48,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various bushes becoming deteriorated

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,580 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f lower arm rear vertical bush becoming worn

slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

Fail 20 Feb 2012 43,579 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks

n/s/f lower arm rear vertical bush becoming worn

slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,694 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 32,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,817 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,225 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever travel becoming high

Fail 19 Aug 2008 10,225 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever travel becoming high

Pass 30 Jul 2007 599 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs becoming lipped on inner surfaces

o/s/f lower arm rear vertical bush becoming worn

slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,464 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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J17 CEB is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 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 J17 CEB, 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 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J17 CEB is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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