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R155 EKX

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,008 mi
Last recorded89,008 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 EKX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,008 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 89,008 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,301 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,806 miles

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

Offside 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)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 54,118 miles

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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R155 EKX is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R155 EKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R155 EKX registered?

R155 EKX is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R155 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 EKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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