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R54 KAF

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,779 mi
Last recorded54,779 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 54,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 51,732 miles

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

both headlamp lenses frosted

corrosion & repairs to ns floor & closing sill

corrosion to some suspension compoinents

front brake discs worn & corroding

front no plate cracked

os outer sill corroded & repaired

Fail 23 May 2016 51,720 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor by outer sill (5.2.6)

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

both headlamp lenses frosted

corrosion & repairs to ns floor & closing sill

corrosion to some suspension compoinents

front brake discs worn & corroding

front no plate cracked

os outer sill corroded & repaired

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,827 miles

headlights have poor light output

Fail 4 Jul 2015 48,815 miles

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

headlights have poor light output

Pass 27 May 2014 45,958 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 45,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 43,125 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 43,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,500 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint in poor condition

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2012 40,500 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust front flexy joint in poor condition

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,818 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 37,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,063 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 32,063 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No supplying outlet nor 'BS' markings shown on both number plates

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,974 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,552 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 19,772 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 19,772 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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R54 KAF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R54 KAF, 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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R54 KAF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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