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R32 UUJ

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,563 mi
Last recorded14,563 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 UUJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

earth strap broken top rear of engine

no oil in engine when presented for test

o/s/f door check strap loose

oil pressure light not working

Fail 8 Feb 2011 14,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

earth strap broken top rear of engine

no oil in engine when presented for test

o/s/f door check strap loose

oil pressure light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2010 4,111 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil low

Fail 2 Feb 2010 4,111 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil low

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,184 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 97,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,352 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 89,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 80,659 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 80,659 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R32 UUJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R32 UUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R32 UUJ registered?

R32 UUJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R32 UUJ safe to buy?

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