MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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