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R594 KFL

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,453 mi
Last recorded69,453 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 KFL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 69,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,551 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm. rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 68,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills have surface corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

x2 head lights need cleaning

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,515 miles

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

rear box is poor

Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,250 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,389 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,365 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,098 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,992 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 50,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,763 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,830 miles

Crankshaft pulley faulty

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,187 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,845 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 40,845 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R594 KFL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R594 KFL, 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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R594 KFL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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