MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of the tread (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
hazard switch cover missing
n/s/f tyre tread worn thin on the inner edge and also has a nail in the tread
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
parking brake lever travel long
both front tyre treads worn thin on the inner edge
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.5b)
the hazard warning lamp switch cover missing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
both front tyre treads worn thin on the inner edge
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
parking brake lever travel long
the hazard warning lamp switch cover missing
o/s/f brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
o/s/f brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre worn low on the inner edge and has a nail in it.
major oil leaks from the engine
n/s/r brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
major oil leaks from the engine
n/s/r brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose
o/s/f tyre tread worn low on the outer section
oil leak from the engine
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f tyre tread worn low on the outer section
oil leak from the engine
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads getting low
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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R665 XAN is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 R665 XAN, 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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R665 XAN is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 August 1997.
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