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L555 POL

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,968 mi
Last recorded98,968 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 POL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 98,968 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 98,961 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 98,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,298 miles

n/s front road wheel (inner rim) slightly distorted

o/s front tyre getting close to limit

o/s front wishbone (rear bush) seperating but not resulting in excess movement

slight bind n/s rear brake - advise attention

Fail 16 Sep 2010 87,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake flexi-hose slightly twisted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,046 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 99,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 97,227 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,171 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 84,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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L555 POL is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L555 POL, 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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L555 POL is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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