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J5 WPA

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,786 mi
Last recorded60,786 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WPA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2012 60,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perishing

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,146 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,393 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,746 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,205 miles

advise play in osr seat back hinges

advsie altnator belt badly cracked

advsie nsf tyre worn to 2mm

advsie power steering pump damp with oil

advsie spair wheel missing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,288 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 39,288 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

advise nsf worn to 3mm in centre

advise power steering pump leaking oil

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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J5 WPA is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J5 WPA, 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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What year was J5 WPA registered?

J5 WPA is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is J5 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 WPA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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