MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,764 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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FRONT BRAKE BALLANCE ACTUALLY 25% LIMIT 25%
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
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)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
all metal brake pipes corroded
body filler evident in nearside rear outer sill
handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve
nearside and offside front brake discs worn possibly undersized
nearside front tyre worn onto tread wear indicator
offside rear shock absorber top mount has slight lift
rear tyres are of a different size to the front
underside of vehic;le showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
all metal brake pipes corroded
body filler evident in nearside rear outer sill
handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve
nearside and offside front brake discs worn possibly undersized
nearside front tyre worn onto tread wear indicator
offside rear shock absorber top mount has slight lift
rear tyres are of a different size to the front
underside of vehic;le showing signs of corrosion
coil springs corroding
boot area not checked properly due to trim
brake discs wearing,pads not checked
brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
different size tyres fitted front & rear axles
handbrake travel high
o/s bottom arm bushes unbonding
o/s outer sill corroding
o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit & cracking badly
slight exhaust blow
slight oil leak on engine
Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
boot area not checked properly due to trim
brake discs wearing,pads not checked
brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
coil springs corroding
handbrake travel high
o/s bottom arm bushes unbonding
o/s outer sill corroding
o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit & cracking badly
slight oil leak on engine
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre perished cracked and worn uneven
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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R761 LUB is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R761 LUB, 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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R761 LUB is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 September 1997.
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