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R650 DMJ

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,102 mi
Last recorded29,102 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 DMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,102 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 29,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 23,843 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2012 16,882 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,835 miles

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

both outer sill panels showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 96,586 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,042 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,242 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,011 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 44,805 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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R650 DMJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R650 DMJ, 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 R650 DMJ registered?

R650 DMJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R650 DMJ safe to buy?

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