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R464 KJK

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,538 mi
Last recorded95,538 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 KJK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,538 miles

corrosion/repairs on outer sills

damage on front number plate

damage on windscreen

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

headlight lenses discoloured

perishing on offside rear tyre

wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Fail 24 Feb 2012 95,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion/repairs on outer sills

damage on front number plate

damage on windscreen

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

headlight lenses discoloured

perishing on offside rear tyre

wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,011 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

corrosion forming on inner and outer sillpanels

interior mirror missing

Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,010 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

corrosion forming on inner and outer sillpanels

interior mirror missing

Pass 19 Jun 2010 76,287 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear outer wheelarch corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 73,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/front tyre cracking

slightly corrided underside of vechile

Fail 20 Jun 2009 73,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/front tyre cracking

slightly corrided underside of vechile

Pass 21 Jun 2008 68,569 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Surface corrosion underneath rear

Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,404 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 65,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,903 miles

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

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

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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R464 KJK is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R464 KJK, 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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R464 KJK is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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