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R24 AJA

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,571 mi
Last recorded24,571 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 AJA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 24,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

spare tyre tread low.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 18,110 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 11,513 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 11,512 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2010 5,487 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 5,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 98,326 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 85,609 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 85,609 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 77,285 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 77,138 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 690,669 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 69,069 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Small crack in offside door mirror glass

Pass 9 Dec 2005 64,625 miles

o/s rear tyre has a cut in sidewall not down to cord

o/s sill rusty

rear axle bushs getting weak

rear brake pipes rusty

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2005 64,625 miles

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

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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R24 AJA is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R24 AJA, 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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R24 AJA is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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