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K333 EKS

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,172 mi
Last recorded97,172 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK333 EKS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight coolandt leak, rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2014 89,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

the rear main axel mounting bushes offside & nearside both have permissible movement

the rear offside & nearside parking brake outter cables are rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,534 miles

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

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,180 miles

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

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,180 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,257 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,156 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 54,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,112 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,542 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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K333 EKS is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 K333 EKS, 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 K333 EKS registered?

K333 EKS is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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