MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,296 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
movement in rear strut top mounts.
nearside outer sill corroding.
nearside parking brake becoming lazy.
offside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.
offside outer sill corroding.
screen damaged.
slight damage to both front wheels,inner bead rim.
slight movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.
travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.
wipers deteriorating.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
movement in rear strut top mounts.
nearside outer sill corroding.
nearside parking brake becoming lazy.
offside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.
offside outer sill corroding.
screen damaged.
slight damage to both front wheels,inner bead rim.
slight movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.
travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.
wipers deteriorating.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
freeplay/travel in parking brake lever.
movement in rear strut top mounts.
nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.
offside cv boot perishing.
offside front tyre wearing out on inner edge.
outer sills corroding.
rear exhaust box corroding and starting to leak.
rear subframe bushes perishing.
screen damaged.
slight movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.
slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint.
freeplay/travel in parking brake lever.
movement in rear strut top mounts.
nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.
offside cv boot perishing.
offside front tyre wearing out on inner edge.
outer sills corroding.
rear exhaust box corroding and starting to leak.
rear subframe bushes perishing.
screen damaged.
slight movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.
slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake pipes greased
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R65 TDP is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TDP, 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 TDP registered?
R65 TDP is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 December 1997.
Is R65 TDP safe to buy?
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