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R725 ENT

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,371 mi
Last recorded91,371 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 ENT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,371 miles

Interior mirror missing

N/s parking brake performance lower than o/s.

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

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

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

O/s rear tyre cracking sidewall to tread.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,632 miles

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

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

Please note exhaust showing corrison

Pass 12 Feb 2011 86,281 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

please note there is light corriosn starting to show to centre

Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,045 miles

Please note o/s/f head light has small crake but not effecting patton

Please note there is light corrison showing to exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2008 76,542 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 67,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs heavily worn on inner faces

Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,853 miles

front discs heavily worn on inner faces

Pass 16 Jan 2006 65,225 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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R725 ENT is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R725 ENT, 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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What year was R725 ENT registered?

R725 ENT is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R725 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 ENT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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