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R62 AOJ

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

9,098 mi
Last recorded9,098 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 AOJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 9,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all floors /inner and outer sills/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 7,502 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides outers split (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front both sides of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 7,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides outers split (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front both sides of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 4,173 miles

Both handbrake cable outers corroded and split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded but not holed.

Fail 24 May 2019 4,172 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both handbrake cable outers corroded and split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded but not holed.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 1,331 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ferrule corroded on offside & nearside rear brake hoses

inner shoulders worn on offside & nearside front tyres

Fail 23 May 2018 1,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ferrule corroded on offside & nearside rear brake hoses

inner shoulders worn on offside & nearside front tyres

Pass 24 May 2017 98,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,950 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 95,945 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

several areas of corrosion may require attention shortly

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,218 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some areas of the vehicles structure are showing signs of corrosion and may require attention shortly

Tread and sidewalls of both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2014 90,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 86,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 83,115 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 83,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 78,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 74,973 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 74,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 71,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 67,824 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 63,900 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 63,900 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 58,409 miles

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

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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R62 AOJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R62 AOJ, 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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R62 AOJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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