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MIG 2518

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,529 mi
Last recorded67,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 2518
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 67,529 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 67,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,238 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 67,052 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,884 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Parking Brake Fluctuating Slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2018 66,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers Split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Parking Brake Fluctuating Slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,570 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,236 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

moisture in nearside rear light

Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,793 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

moisture in nearside rear light

Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,561 miles

Engine oil is very low

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper blade rubber is in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,561 miles

Engine oil is very low

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wiper blade rubber is in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2013 522,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 522,240 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 48,104 miles

Rear wiper is in poor condition

Oil leak to engine

Oil leak to gear box

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Both front wipers are split at the ends

Coolant level appears to be very low - Coolant level warning light showing on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2012 48,014 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front wipers are split at the ends

Coolant level appears to be very low - Coolant level warning light showing on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak to engine

Oil leak to gear box

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Rear wiper is in poor condition

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,846 miles

Oil leak to gearbox

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

Small oil leak to engine

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,916 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak to gearbox

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 33,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear silencer

slight damage to driver door mirror

slight damage to near side front alloy wheel rim

slight oil leak to gearbox

uneven wear to front tyres inner adge /low tread

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,622 miles

corrosion to rear silencer

slight damage to driver door mirror

slight damage to near side front alloy wheel rim

slight oil leak to gearbox

uneven wear to front tyres inner adge /low tread

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,456 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

slight oil leak

slight uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 29 Apr 2008 31,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

slight oil leak

slight uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,609 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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MIG 2518 is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 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 MIG 2518, 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 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MIG 2518 is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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