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KCZ 8554

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,940 mi
Last recorded93,940 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 8554
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 93,940 miles

nearside rear arch slightly corroded

offside rear arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,439 miles

ADVISE UNDER SIDE OF CAR WELL CORRODED

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,439 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE UNDER SIDE OF CAR WELL CORRODED

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,410 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 67,410 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 60,812 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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KCZ 8554 is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KCZ 8554, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KCZ 8554 registered?

KCZ 8554 is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is KCZ 8554 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCZ 8554 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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