MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
engine management lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Centre Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills have been repaired with filler unable to see if welded
offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
rubber hose fitted over flexi hose o/s/rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills have been repaired with filler unable to see if welded
offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
rubber hose fitted over flexi hose o/s/rear
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
both front antiroll bar link gaiters torn
damage to bodywork
damage to n/s/r fog light lens
rust forming on underside of vehicle
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
inner side wall of o/s/f tyre starting to perish
some w/bearing play n/s/r
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
n/s mirror damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
near side mirror cracked
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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R244 ADP is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 R244 ADP, 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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R244 ADP is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 August 1997.
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