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J20 BOF

1999 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,533 mi
Last recorded130,533 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BOF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 130,533 miles

Child seat fitted O/S/R - Not allowing full test on adult belt

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

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 130,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted O/S/R - Not allowing full test on adult belt

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

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 130,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 114,142 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 114,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc's pitted

lowering springs fitted

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

surface corrosion fuel lines and brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,200 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON B OTH REAR CHASSIS + BOOT FLOOR

Fail 1 Mar 2010 109,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SURFACE CORROSION ON B OTH REAR CHASSIS + BOOT FLOOR

Pass 2 Mar 2009 100,649 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 100,649 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 94,148 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 94,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 74,197 miles

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

Offside Front 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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J20 BOF is a 1999 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J20 BOF, 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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J20 BOF is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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