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J20 CDD

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

48,879 mi
Last recorded48,879 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 CDD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 48,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,086 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,454 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 34,454 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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)

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,236 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 30,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 9,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 293 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 82,724 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 82,724 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Wipers split

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 CDD is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 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 CDD, 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 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J20 CDD registered?

J20 CDD is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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