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R262 LEL

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,857 mi
Last recorded92,857 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 LEL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 92,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section leaking beneath sheathing mesh. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 92,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section leaking beneath sheathing mesh. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 92,720 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 92,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,670 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 92,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,564 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,448 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,423 miles

Underside underseal

Fail 2 Nov 2020 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust hitting gear rod

Knocking on front

Underside underseal

Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,206 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,057 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

o/s & n /s rear brake hoses slight perrishing

o/s & n/s rear axle mounting bushes perrishing

Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

o/s & n /s rear brake hoses slight perrishing

o/s & n/s rear axle mounting bushes perrishing

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,783 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,816 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding but no readings shown on roller test

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust silencer starting to rust poss soon reqs attention

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,903 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 50,903 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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R262 LEL is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R262 LEL, 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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What year was R262 LEL registered?

R262 LEL is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R262 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 LEL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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