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R554 MJT

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,743 mi
Last recorded89,743 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 MJT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,743 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

hazard switch button

o/s rear brake hose twisted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

hazard switch button

o/s rear brake hose twisted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 89,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low pointing at the floor possible broken lamp (1.8)

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak very bad ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,334 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 78,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,588 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 9 Jul 2015 67,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,510 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 55,510 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres are perishing caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,919 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 50,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 46,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear 1/4 panel damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear 1/4 panel damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,071 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 38,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,033 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,326 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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R554 MJT is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R554 MJT, 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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R554 MJT is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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