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R672 EGX

1997 Ford Puma

Purple Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 EGX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded & under cill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount correded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cuts

Offside Rear tyre slight cuts

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,885 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 82,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,270 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,931 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,514 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,576 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,931 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 64,927 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,315 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 62,311 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,601 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 54,571 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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R672 EGX is a 1997 Ford Puma in Purple with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R672 EGX, 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 R672 EGX registered?

R672 EGX is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R672 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R672 EGX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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