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JIL 3209

1999 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,194 mi
Last recorded49,194 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 3209
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 49,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,268 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 48,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,711 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 42,710 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,174 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,034 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 38,650 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,650 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,186 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,334 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,754 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 32,754 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,233 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 30,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2005 24,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,587 miles

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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JIL 3209 is a 1999 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JIL 3209, 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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JIL 3209 is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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