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Q97EAP

2008 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,781 mi
Last recorded41,781 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ97EAP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 41,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,762 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 41,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,581 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,549 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,359 miles

osf track rod inner joint has play

running gear as 1971 escort / modified vehicle

screenwash is weak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight damp power steering pump ;

Fail 1 Jul 2011 41,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight damp power steering pump ;

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,857 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,963 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Slight damage to offside front wheel outer rim

Slight leak from power steering system

Pass 30 May 2008 39,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,201 miles

oil contamination close to osf brake area

Fail 2 May 2007 39,192 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pump wiring fouling nearside rear road spring

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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Q97EAP is a 2008 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Q97EAP, 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 18 years old, this Ford Puma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q97EAP registered?

Q97EAP is a 2008 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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