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R180 CBM

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

97,023 mi
Last recorded97,023 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 CBM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,023 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 97,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fan belt deteriorate

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front CV gaiter slight deteriorate

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch corrode

Nearside and offside wiper slight deteriorate

Offside door inner pannal slight insecure

Offside mirror slight damage

Pass 15 May 2009 82,919 miles

Hand brake lever slightly up high

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch slight corrode

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link joint has lightly play

Offside door inner pannal slight loose

Offside front head lamp slight damage

Rear exhaust box corrode

Fail 15 May 2009 82,919 miles

Hand brake lever slightly up high

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch slight corrode

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link joint has lightly play

Offside door inner pannal slight loose

Offside front head lamp slight damage

Rear exhaust box corrode

Fail 5 May 2009 82,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Driver door inner pannal insecure

Hand brake lever slightly up high

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

Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

Nearside front lamp slight damage

Offside front CV gaiter slight deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 70,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Fail 6 Feb 2007 57,759 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

n/s/f tyre screw in tread

o/s/f tyre wall cut

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch worn

engine coolant low

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre pressur low

o/s/r suspension spring corroded

rear exhaust box corroded small leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2005 50,992 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 50,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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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R180 CBM is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 R180 CBM, 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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R180 CBM is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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