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R147 EKG

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

99,614 mi
Last recorded99,614 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 EKG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2011 99,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside 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)

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

both front sills corroded.

during exhaust test coolint out heater hose at bulk head,has had a bad repair to hose hence lose water.

front brake discs slightly worn.

front number plate slightly water ingress.

fuel filter slightly corroded.

Pass 17 May 2010 93,668 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED.

FUEL FILTER SLIGHT CORRODED.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD.

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR SIGNS OF LEAKING GREASE.

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SLIGHT INSECURE.

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 93,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres slight wear edge of tread,195/50r15v

both rear wheel arches corroded.

fuel filter corroded.

nearside rear tyre skight wear edge of tread,195/50r15v

offside front tyre has small cut inner sidewall.

rear bumper has damage.

rear number plate light lense insecure.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 93,463 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 85,655 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 79,301 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 79,213 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 73,489 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 73,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R147 EKG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 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 R147 EKG, 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 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R147 EKG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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