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R248 KLJ

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 KLJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 8 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,728 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 95,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,186 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 81,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

noise from offside front, drive shaft support bearing area

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

rear exhaust box rattle / outer skin deteriorated

rear face of front brake discs poor condition

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

slight free play to both rear suspension top mounts

Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,741 miles

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER SHELL SPLIT AND RUSTED / N/S/F VENTED DISC RIDGED AND RUSTING

Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,083 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 53,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R248 KLJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R248 KLJ, 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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R248 KLJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R248 KLJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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