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R352 AWR

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,889 mi
Last recorded52,889 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 AWR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,889 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads uneven

o/s front top shocker mounting worn

power steering pipes corroded

rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sills and inner sill backing plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads uneven

o/s and n/s rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,843 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre treads uneven

o/s rear tyre tread uyneven

rear hand brake cables corroded

slight roughness in o/s front top shock mounting

Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,530 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sills and sill backing plates (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,901 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear sills and sill backing plates corroded

front brake imbalanced

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,550 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 47,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,634 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front power steering pipes corroded

rear hand brake cable corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2013 43,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front power steering pipes corroded

rear hand brake cable corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,480 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear hand brake cables corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 41,480 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front power steering pipes corroded

rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,221 miles

rear hand brake corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 38,221 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,957 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 37,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,410 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,933 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 28,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,300 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 22,201 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

auxillary belt cracking

coolant leaking

fuel filter old

oil leak

p.a.s pipes corroded

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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R352 AWR is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R352 AWR, 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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R352 AWR is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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