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R65 BBE

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1384cc
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MOT Status

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Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 BBE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,384cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026
Pass 30 Nov 2024
Pass 16 Jun 2023
Pass 10 May 2022
Pass 14 Apr 2021
Pass 19 Nov 2019 226 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 10,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 9,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 9,150 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 8,722 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 7,985 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 7,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 6,876 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 6,283 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 5,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 1,623 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 1,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 92,307 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 91,967 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front wiper blade in poor condition

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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R65 BBE is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R65 BBE, 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 R65 BBE registered?

R65 BBE is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R65 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 BBE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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