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R54 EJN

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,957 mi
Last recorded91,957 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 EJN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,772 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,059 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,734 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 77,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,187 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 76,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 59,072 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge !

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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R54 EJN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R54 EJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R54 EJN registered?

R54 EJN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R54 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 EJN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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