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R440 UYD

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,098 mi
Last recorded72,098 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 UYD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,098 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

oil leaks

power steering components covered in oil - unable to inspect for leaks

Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

oil leaks

power steering components covered in oil - unable to inspect for leaks

Pass 6 May 2011 65,099 miles

all coil springs heavily corroded

both closing sills heavily corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

Fail 4 May 2011 65,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all coil springs heavily corroded

both closing sills heavily corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,435 miles

both inner sills corroded

bouth outer sills corroded and weak

brake pipes cleaned and painted

brake pipes pitted

engine oil leak

movement in n/s/f top strut mounting

noise coming from n/s/f wheel

tested wet

Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,429 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded

bouth outer sills corroded and weak

brake pipes pitted

engine oil leak

movement in n/s/f top strut mounting

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

noise coming from n/s/f wheel

tested wet

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,963 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 42,963 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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R440 UYD is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R440 UYD, 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 R440 UYD registered?

R440 UYD is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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