MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both fronts (1.1.A.3d)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s floor to sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill full length (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s floor to sill (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill full length (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill holed (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven N/S...136 O/S...88 (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE FAULTS MY OPINION IS THAT THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE
front strut mounts (upper) have some play
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
both front lower suspension arm bushes de-bonding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front lower suspension arm bushes de-bonding
n/s/f brake hose perished
o/s/r wheel baring has slight play
underbody has some rust and has been welded all over
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
hand brake cable needs tieing up
n/s/f brake hose perished
o/s/r wheel baring has slight play
drivers has some movment
n/s/f top strut mounting has slight play
o/s/f spring corroeded
o/s/r wheel baring has slight play
oil leak
parking brake near limit
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers seat has some movement
offside front spring corroded
offside rear wheel bearing has some play
oil leak
HEAVY CORROSION ON UNDERCOVER
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE HAS SOME WEAR
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
HEAVY CORROSION ON UNDERCOVER
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE HAS SOME WEAR
MOST STEEL BRAKE PIPES COATED
REAR CHASSIS CORRODED
REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES COATED IN UNDERSEAL
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
MOST STEEL BRAKE PIPES COATED
REAR CHASSIS CORRODED
REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES COATED IN UNDERSEAL
MID EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION
REAR CHASSIS HAS SOME CORROSION
REAR FLOOR TO SILL HAS SOME CORROSION
SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM REAR JOINTS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
MID EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION
REAR CHASSIS HAS SOME CORROSION
REAR FLOOR TO SILL HAS SOME CORROSION
SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM REAR JOINTS
corrosion on under body
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
corrosion on under body
exhaust in poor condition
minor blows from exhaust
nearside and offside front brake discs well worn
nearside front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
minor blows from exhaust
nearside and offside front brake discs well worn
nearside front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
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R725 EAE is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 R725 EAE, 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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R725 EAE is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 December 1997.
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