MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,467 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front brake discs in poor condition
fuel pipes corroded
n/s o/s front to rear floor to sills corroded
o/s sill step corroded
outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front brake discs in poor condition
fuel pipes corroded
n/s o/s front to rear floor to sills corroded
o/s sill step corroded
outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped inner arch (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill and sill back (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)
both rear arches corroded
front n/s suspension arm rear bush split
front n/s tyre worn uneven
fuel filter corroded
fuel pipes corroded
rear n/s & o/s chassis sections corroded
rear n/s wheel buckled
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
both outer sills corroded
both rear tyres worn low
both rear wheel arches corroded
both suspension arm rear bushes worn
heatsheild insecure
o/s floor to sill corroded
o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey
nsf wishbone rear bush is starting to lift
nsr wheel rim is distorted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
clutch is slipping
nsf wishbone rear bush is starting to lift
nsr wheel rim is distorted
travel in handbrake lever
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn
wiper blades poor
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R31 FPU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 FPU, 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 FPU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 March 1998.
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