MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
nearside front floor section corroded and holed out with prescribed area
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wire (3.4.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
nearside front floor section corroded and holed out with prescribed area
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R122 ESC is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R122 ESC, 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 R122 ESC registered?
R122 ESC is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R122 ESC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R122 ESC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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