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R752 MNU

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,641 mi
Last recorded17,641 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 MNU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2011 17,641 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 11 Jun 2011 17,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low and coolant leak n/s engine

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,395 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

accident damage to front of vehicle

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2010 10,395 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

accident damage to front of vehicle

bonnet wont shut securely

engine oil very low

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2009 2,330 miles

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

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)

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 29 May 2009 2,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches starting to corrode

o/s front inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 15 May 2009 2,295 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 97,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,596 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,229 miles

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

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

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

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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R752 MNU is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R752 MNU, 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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R752 MNU is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R752 MNU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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