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M70 EOW

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,713 mi
Last recorded58,713 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 EOW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,713 miles

Engine oil low below minimum level.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front chassis slightly corroded.

Front inner sill slightly corroded.

Hydraulic brake fluid below maximum level.

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded.

Oil leak.

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

Rear backbox clamp broken but exhaust not insecure.

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine oil low below minimum level.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front chassis slightly corroded.

Front inner sill slightly corroded.

Hydraulic brake fluid below maximum level.

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded.

Oil leak.

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

Rear backbox clamp broken but exhaust not insecure.

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,004 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,207 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,860 miles

both inner & outer sills are corroded

front brake discs are corroded

small hole in offside outer cv boot

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,349 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,545 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 17,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,169 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2005 94,737 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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M70 EOW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M70 EOW, 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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M70 EOW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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