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R543 AKU

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,599 mi
Last recorded88,599 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 AKU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 88,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Silencer has slight blow of gases

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 88,599 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Silencer has slight blow of gases

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 87,274 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 87,274 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 87,519 miles

Offside Front wheel out of shape

Fail 21 Apr 2021 85,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel out of shape

Pass 5 May 2020 85,144 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 85,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 83,839 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 83,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 81,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 81,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,427 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,044 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,672 miles

Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,459 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,459 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,567 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,355 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,355 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,603 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 53,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,488 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 48,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,357 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front tyre sidewalls spliting

Pass 2 May 2006 35,219 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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R543 AKU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R543 AKU, 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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R543 AKU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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