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R393 DMX

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,121 mi
Last recorded67,121 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 DMX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,121 miles

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to underneath of car and components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing has a large amount of corrosion to the bottom

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 67,119 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill next to axle mounting area marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to underneath of car and components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing has a large amount of corrosion to the bottom

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 66,694 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath of vehicle

Coolant leak

Nearside mirror poor

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes poor

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushes poor

n/s mirror poor

Fail 21 Nov 2016 66,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion underneath of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushes poor

n/s mirror poor

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,712 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn weeping (2.5.C.1b)

n/s mirror poor

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 65,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn weeping (2.5.C.1b)

n/s mirror poor

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,964 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant leak

n/s mirror poor

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,988 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,691 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 56,690 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,861 miles

slightly weak reading for o/s rear foot and handbrakes

Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,032 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,455 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 45,109 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 42,610 miles

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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R393 DMX is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R393 DMX, 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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What year was R393 DMX registered?

R393 DMX is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R393 DMX safe to buy?

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