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J6 PUM

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,106 mi
Last recorded124,106 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 PUM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,106 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2016 124,102 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor passenger side (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor driver side (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,609 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle outer sills

Fail 22 Jan 2015 116,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle outer sills

Pass 23 Sep 2013 111,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 111,239 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,454 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust badly rusted

Fail 3 Jul 2012 102,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust badly rusted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,005 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 95,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 92,721 miles

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

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 22 May 2009 92,721 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 21 May 2008 87,838 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake squeek

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2008 87,838 miles

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

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

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

rear brake squeek

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2007 80,247 miles

front brake inbalance 23%

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2006 69,814 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J6 PUM is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J6 PUM, 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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What year was J6 PUM registered?

J6 PUM is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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