MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust heatsheild loose
Exhaust tailpipe corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear suspension top mounts on upper limit for allowed lift
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repair (5.2.6)
Nearside Braking system leaking Front-to-rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust heatsheild loose
Exhaust tailpipe corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear suspension top mounts on upper limit for allowed lift
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded repair plate outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f floor pan (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode
front brake hoses slightly twisted
fuel smell around filler neck
n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
o/s/f inner tyre wall damaged
o/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode
oil leak
centre rear view mirror missing
n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/r sub frame (2.4.G.2)
centre rear view mirror missing
n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
exhaust mounting missing
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust mounting missing
o/s/f tyre wearing low
rear exhaust mounting missing
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust mounting missing
o/s/f tyre wearing low
o/s steering rack gaiter greasy
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside 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)
o/s steering rack gaiter greasy
oil leak
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted
oil leak
front cv gaiter starting to corrode
n/s/r brake slightly binding
o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
slight play to n/s/r trailing arm bush
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front cv gaiter starting to corrode
n/s/r brake slightly binding
o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
slight play to n/s/r trailing arm bush
n/s/r wheel slightly binding
o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
rear exhaust starting to corrode
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
n/s outer sill starting to corrode
n/s/r wheel slightly binding
o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
rear exhaust starting to corrode
child seat fitted
n/s/r brake slightly binding
o/s/r bake pipe starting to corrode
exhaust corroded
front tyres wearing on inner edges
o/s centre floorpan starting to corrode
rear exhaust corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
coolant leaking
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R698 KAE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 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 R698 KAE, 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 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R698 KAE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 May 1998.
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