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R743 YTW

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,903 mi
Last recorded50,903 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 YTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 50,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

After market Hid bulbs fitted to dip beams

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Aftermarket tinting film applied to windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,421 miles

body damage

Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,049 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 38,049 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,796 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 34,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 30,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,605 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM IS DISTORTED ON INSIDE. NOT REASON FOR FAIL.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 29,605 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM IS DISTORTED ON INSIDE. NOT REASON FOR FAIL.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 28,561 miles

SPARE WHEEL IS INSECURE.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,660 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,198 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 73,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,959 miles

Handbrake lever travel long.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,049 miles

nearside front outer sidewall cut,and nearside rear outer sidewall cracking.

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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R743 YTW is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R743 YTW, 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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R743 YTW is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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