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R46 DDX

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,807 mi
Last recorded1,807 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 DDX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 1,807 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 1,806 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 96,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 96,334 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ADVISE - MOUNTING PLATES AT REAR BACK PLATES CORRODING AWAY - CORROSION TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND WHEEL ARCHES - O/S/F TOP MOUNT WORN

ADVISE - O/S/F COIL SPRING HEAVILY CORRODED - FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED - FRONT HEADLIGHTS IN POOR CONDITION AND PUTTING OUT A DULL LIGHT

Pass 30 Oct 2008 94,160 miles

floor corroded in places

front chassis corroded around o/s/f subframe mounbting

front reg plate water stained

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

front wishbones corroded

n/s/f rear wishbone bush in poor condition

o/s/r outer sill corroded

power steering pipe near rad very corroded

rear chassis corroded in places

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Oct 2008 94,160 miles

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

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

floor corroded in places

front chassis corroded around o/s/f subframe mounbting

front reg plate water stained

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

front wishbones corroded

n/s/f rear wishbone bush in poor condition

o/s/r outer sill corroded

power steering pipe near rad very corroded

rear chassis corroded in places

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Nov 2007 91,893 miles

Advise both front brake pipes heavily corroded

Advise front brakes in poor condition

Advise n/s/r inner sil corroded

Advise o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 89,365 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 89,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both supply pipes to front flexys corroded

front brake disks corroded on edges

front tyres worn on inner edges and getting close to legal limit

spare wheel loose

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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R46 DDX is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black 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 R46 DDX, 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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R46 DDX is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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