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R402 MGK

1997 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,837 mi
Last recorded48,837 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 MGK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2005 48,837 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 48,822 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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R402 MGK is a 1997 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R402 MGK, 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 R402 MGK registered?

R402 MGK is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R402 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 MGK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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