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R650 WVX

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,472 mi
Last recorded18,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 WVX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 18,472 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 17,996 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 17,468 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 17,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 17,397 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,212 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 17,207 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 17,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,937 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 16,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 16,561 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 16,556 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,430 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,133 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,462 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,140 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,684 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,471 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,299 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,952 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 11,247 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 WVX is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R650 WVX registered?

R650 WVX is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R650 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 WVX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R650 WVX have outstanding finance?

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