MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn slightly
n/s wiper blade deteriorated slightly.
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
outer sills corroded
travel in foot brake
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
drivers door mirror insequre and hanging by electric wire
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
tracking badley out
water leak from thermostat housing
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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R107 GJL is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R107 GJL, 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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R107 GJL is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 August 1997.
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