MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,140 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside covered in underseal
All Brake pipes covered in underseal/grease
Offside Front Advanced corrosion on sill
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle has been undersealed
Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriotate
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriotate
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriotate
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
welding repairs covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre slight damage on side wall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear axle bushes slightly worn
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
n/s front valve stem perished
rear axle bushes slihgtly worn
n/s/r and o/s/r tyers perished slighty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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 XWC is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?
R65 XWC is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R65 XWC safe to buy?
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