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P403 PLW

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,136 mi
Last recorded89,136 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 PLW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,136 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,836 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All four tyres perishing slightly

Both rear wheel arches corroding

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 83,003 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,586 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 72,792 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Jul 2009 67,544 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,795 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,724 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 46,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 42,519 miles

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

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

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

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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P403 PLW is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P403 PLW, 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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P403 PLW is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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