MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,245 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front wipers smearing view
both nearside rear inner backend areas / section sills weakened / corroded
drivers side electric window in operative
underside front area brake pipes / fuel line secure clip damaged / fixing
both front wipers smearing view
Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both nearside rear inner backend areas / section sills weakened / corroded
drivers side electric window in operative
underside front area brake pipes / fuel line secure clip damaged / fixing
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front brake disc pitted edges / surfaces
engine oil level low
offside front electric window in operative
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front brake disc pitted edges / surfaces
engine oil level low
offside front electric window in operative
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside lower outer plastic skirting damaged / holed
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside lower outer plastic skirting damaged / holed
Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR & NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT
OXYGEN SENSOR WIRES CUT
SPLIT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 205/40/16W
SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 205/40/16W
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear wheel bearing slight play
nearside rear wheel slighty buckled on inner edge
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R770 XWJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 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 R770 XWJ, 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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R770 XWJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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