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P373 WBM

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,115 mi
Last recorded74,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 WBM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,115 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 74,115 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre worn unevenly traed section ???

Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,646 miles

nearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush started to crack & peel ????

offside front brake metal pipe started to corrode up ???

offside rear number plate light dim ????

Pass 27 Jun 2007 66,838 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 66,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 59,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

front brake disc's inner working surface area corrode up nearside.

neaarside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,790 miles

front brake disc's inner working surface area corrode up nearside.

neaarside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 54,236 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 54,236 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake dise inside started to corrode glaze up.

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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P373 WBM is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P373 WBM, 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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What year was P373 WBM registered?

P373 WBM is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P373 WBM safe to buy?

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