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R450 NAU

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,148 mi
Last recorded57,148 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 NAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 57,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,976 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 51,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 44,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,180 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 31,170 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,056 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,479 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,577 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,064 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,056 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 45,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,046 miles

front brake discs corroded

surface corrosion apparent on front lower wishbones

Pass 20 Oct 2005 38,294 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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R450 NAU is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R450 NAU, 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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R450 NAU is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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