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R604 SRK

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,570 mi
Last recorded134,570 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 SRK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 134,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,583 miles

Oil leak

airbag lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,575 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BRAKE PIPE INTO BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLING

HAZARD SWITCH COVER MISSING

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Fail 1 Aug 2011 86,575 miles

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

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BRAKE PIPE INTO BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLING

HAZARD SWITCH COVER MISSING

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,269 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 78,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,779 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 64,103 miles

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

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)

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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R604 SRK is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 65,014 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 R604 SRK, 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 29 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R604 SRK registered?

R604 SRK is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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