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R259 DVX

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,092 mi
Last recorded3,092 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 DVX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 3,092 miles

ADVISE, 2 bolts for power steering pump loose.(no movement on pump)

ADVISE, BOTH rear coil springs corroding at top.

ADVISE, exhaust heat shields deteriorating.

ADVISE, handbrake travel close to excess.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

ADVISE, nut missing on power steering mount bracket.

ADVISE, offside front metal brake pipe corroding.(under wheel arch)

ADVISE, offside sill corroding.

ADVISE, oil leak.

ADVISE, rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 27 Apr 2013 3,092 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ADVISE, 2 bolts for power steering pump loose.(no movement on pump)

ADVISE, BOTH rear coil springs corroding at top.

ADVISE, exhaust heat shields deteriorating.

ADVISE, handbrake travel close to excess.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

ADVISE, nut missing on power steering mount bracket.

ADVISE, offside front metal brake pipe corroding.(under wheel arch)

ADVISE, offside sill corroding.

ADVISE, oil leak.

ADVISE, rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 97,370 miles

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear chassis legs starting to corrode.

ADVISE, rear exhaust clamp corroding.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 97,370 miles

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear chassis legs starting to corrode.

ADVISE, rear exhaust clamp corroding.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

Pass 3 May 2011 91,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 91,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 78,408 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 May 2010 78,407 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2009 64,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 56,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,981 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 48,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R259 DVX is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R259 DVX, 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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R259 DVX is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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