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R61 BEU

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,031 mi
Last recorded5,031 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 BEU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 5,031 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 5,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,755 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 95,234 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriated

both sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 85,099 miles

rear axle bushes have slight play

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,241 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,094 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,733 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2005 32,609 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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R61 BEU is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R61 BEU, 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 R61 BEU registered?

R61 BEU is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R61 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 BEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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