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R321 BDL

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,542 mi
Last recorded108,542 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 BDL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,542 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion to offside floor pan to inner sill and nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 105,140 miles

all welding repairs undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2016 105,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 2,552 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid low

engine oil level low

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroding

n/s front of windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Apr 2015 2,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

engine oil level low

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroding

n/s front of windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,592 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,588 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,752 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

scratches in windscreen from wipers.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 97,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

scratches in windscreen from wipers.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,539 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

weak pattern to offside headlamp

Fail 10 Sep 2011 95,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

weak pattern to offside headlamp

Pass 4 Sep 2009 92,918 miles

all brake hoses shoiwing signs of perishing

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhausts system corroding

h/brake cables and fuel pipes showing signs of wear

surface corrosion too: all inner/outer sills, all floor pans/chassis rails and all inner wings

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,557 miles

all inner wheel arches covered

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

both front brake pipes corroding

both front outer c.v boots perishing

corrosion not through all skins inner sills + rear chassis rails

engine oil leak

exhaust rear silncer corroding

rear number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2008 91,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all inner wheel arches covered

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

both front brake pipes corroding

both front outer c.v boots perishing

corrosion not through all skins inner sills + rear chassis rails

engine oil leak

exhaust rear silncer corroding

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2007 89,856 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 89,856 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R321 BDL is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R321 BDL, 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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R321 BDL is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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