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R204 JGN

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

97,597 mi
Last recorded97,597 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 JGN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 97,597 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 97,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 93,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2015 93,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,890 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 89,823 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 85,847 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2013 85,847 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 82,529 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 82,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,108 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,083 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,622 miles

front discs worn

o/s/rear sill corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 76,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front discs worn

o/s/rear sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside body lower outer sill weakened / corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 67,642 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside body lower outer sill weakened / corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

nearside door mirror head loose

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,113 miles

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

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

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

nearside door mirror head loose

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,148 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 41,148 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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R204 JGN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R204 JGN, 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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What year was R204 JGN registered?

R204 JGN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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