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R29 MSA

1997 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

25,904 mi
Last recorded25,904 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MSA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 25,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills front to rear (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor both sides (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,178 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 25,175 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,859 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 22,856 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazard switch button missing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,643 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 18,640 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

excess corrosion throught underneath

Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,284 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 16,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,661 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 14,639 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,887 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 12,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 10,694 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 10,694 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 4,978 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 4,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 99,127 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 99,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R29 MSA is a 1997 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 R29 MSA, 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 R29 MSA registered?

R29 MSA is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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