CarVerify

Free Car Check

R707 EFC

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,462 mi
Last recorded53,462 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 EFC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,281 miles

Both rear seats are not fitted therefore rear seat belts are not needed.

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Nearside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Nearside rear service brake is slightly slower to increase in performance than offside rear.

Nearside rear wheel arch corrosion would be a fail if rear seats were fitted and would come into seat belt prescribed area.

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded and is a borderline pass as regards jagged edge.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside bulkhead within brake actuating lever mount prescribed area has been modified.

Offside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Offside rear wheel arch is corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 48,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear seats are not fitted therefore rear seat belts are not needed.

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Nearside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Nearside rear wheel arch corrosion would be a fail if rear seats were fitted and would come into seat belt prescribed area.

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded and is a borderline pass as regards jagged edge.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Offside rear wheel arch is corroded.

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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R707 EFC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R707 EFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R707 EFC?

You can check the full history of R707 EFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R707 EFC registered?

R707 EFC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R707 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 EFC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R707 EFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R707 EFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.