MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/deteriorating, no re-inforcment visible. (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Both front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
All brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
All brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake pipes coated with grease.
Offside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.
Offside rear brake flexible hose deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.
Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded & holed, no leak found.
1) Front tyres cracked/perishing on tread area, no visible cords. 2) Front & rear brake flexi's starting to perish. 3) Rear end brake pipes corroded, not to excess.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake pipes corroded, not excessively.
Rear box outer shell holed, no leak found.
Rear brake pipes corroded, not excessive. †Rear box outer shell corroded, no leak found.
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R609 FMJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 R609 FMJ, 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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R609 FMJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 November 1997.
Is R609 FMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R609 FMJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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