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R507 KVV

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,406 mi
Last recorded94,406 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 KVV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 90,168 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 90,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 88,830 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and pipe union nut corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and brake union nut corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak engine and transmission ()

Pass 15 May 2017 87,538 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat area ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Slight blow from centre silencer and tail pipe join

Fail 12 May 2017 87,538 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Coolant leak from thermostat area ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Slight blow from centre silencer and tail pipe join

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leaks

Fail 28 Jun 2016 85,886 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near seat/seat belt mount (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leaks

Fail 6 Jun 2016 85,885 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

grease around offside inner c v gaitor

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

slight binding nearside rear brake

Fail 3 Jun 2015 84,300 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

grease around offside inner c v gaitor

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,994 miles

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

Offside 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 to offside and nearside outer sills

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,367 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside outer sill rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 78,751 miles

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

grease around offside inner drive shaft gaitor

light corrosion nearside outer sill

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,354 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,354 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,532 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,327 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipe to nearsid erear rusting

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,344 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,655 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 67,655 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE NSR FLEXI PIPE CRACKING

ADVISE OSF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

ADVISE OSR METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTING

Pass 12 May 2006 64,708 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R507 KVV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 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 R507 KVV, 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 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R507 KVV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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