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R704 DDX

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,091 mi
Last recorded79,091 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 DDX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 70,642 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and brake lines

Pass 20 May 2022 66,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,420 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,671 miles

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 76,633 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill holed by axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed in 2 places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by axle mount holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs corroded slightly inside edge

both front tyres worn inside edge

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2015 76,451 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear - free to rub against heat shield and fuel pipes (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner cv boots leaking grease but not split - possibly clip need to be tightened

vehicle internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero for test

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,250 miles

O.S.R tyre cut and split around tyre sidewall. Cords not yet visable.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O.S.R tyre cut and split around tyre sidewall. Cords not yet visable.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,390 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear flexible brake hose age cracking

movement in rear top mounts

o/s/r tyre age cracking (0105)

rear box corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,390 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear flexible brake hose age cracking

movement in rear top mounts

o/s/r tyre age cracking (0105)

rear box corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,891 miles

Heavy engine coolant leak

Inner CV boots leaking grease

Movement to nearside front top suspension mounting

Slight perishing to brake flexi hoses

exhaust back box heavily deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2010 47,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Heavy engine coolant leak

Inner CV boots leaking grease

Movement to nearside front top suspension mounting

Slight perishing to brake flexi hoses

exhaust back box heavily deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,963 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes starting to unbond

front discs lipped

front pads wearing low close to legal limit needs attention

heavy dampness around o/s/r shock absorber needs attention asap

inner sills corroded

play in front top mounts

rear box heavly corroded

rear tyres age cracking

slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar saddle rubber

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2009 43,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front lower arm inner bushes starting to unbond

front discs lipped

front pads wearing low close to legal limit needs attention

heavy dampness around o/s/r shock absorber needs attention asap

inner sills corroded

play in front top mounts

rear box heavly corroded

rear tyres age cracking

slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar saddle rubber

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to bith inner & outer sill pannels

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2008 38,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to bith inner & outer sill pannels

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,547 miles

see advisory sheet 321679717308

Fail 15 Nov 2007 37,547 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

high rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,288 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 36,288 miles

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

air bag lamp flashing

Pass 11 Nov 2005 34,793 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 34,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers in poor condition

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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R704 DDX is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R704 DDX, 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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R704 DDX is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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