MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust box blowing at join box insecure. (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split.. (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split/insecure.. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50 15 v (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split.. (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split/insecure.. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 /50 15 v (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Rear.. (2.4.G.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Air con pipes correded..
Both front brake pipes rusty..
N/s/f headlamp lens faded patten ok..
Oil leaks..
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R wheel rim distorted
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Outer sill panels slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front inner constant velocity joint boots have been leaking grease
both front outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated
nearside rear brake hose perished and cracked
offside rear brake hose twisted
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
both front inner constant velocity joint boots have been leaking grease
both front outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated
engine oil level well below min
nearside rear brake hose perished and cracked
offside rear brake hose twisted
offside rear brake hose very badly cracked and perished
exhaust corroding - rear box badly
front and rear shock absorber top mounts worn
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust corroding - rear box badly
front and rear shock absorber top mounts worn
fuel filter corroding
handbrake travel becoming excessive
o/s/r tyre cracking up and feathering on outer edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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R31 FHK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 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 R31 FHK, 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 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R31 FHK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 February 1998.
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