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MA0192CJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,876 mi
Last recorded41,876 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA0192CJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 41,876 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 41,823 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2023 41,612 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 44,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

exhaust slightly corroded

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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MA0192CJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MA0192CJ, 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 MA0192CJ registered?

MA0192CJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is MA0192CJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA0192CJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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