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R794 NOU

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

3,397 mi
Last recorded3,397 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 NOU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 3,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel slightly buckled.

of sided front lower ball joint gaiter sightly perished

slight corrossion rrea offside wheel arch.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 3,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel slightly buckled.

of sided front lower ball joint gaiter sightly perished

slight corrossion rrea offside wheel arch.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 97,648 miles

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

air bag lamp on

front discs slightly worn

interior mirror missing

oil leaks

rear brake hoses perishing

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 6 Dec 2011 97,644 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag lamp on

front discs slightly worn

interior mirror missing

oil leaks

rear brake hoses perishing

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 22 Nov 2010 89,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front anti roll bar link pin boot split.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 89,163 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front anti roll bar link pin boot split.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,292 miles

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

front tyres on limits

rust & corrosion in various places

slight play in front top mounts

slight wear on front discs

steel wheel fitted o/s/f

Fail 10 Nov 2009 84,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres on limits

rust & corrosion in various places

slight play in front top mounts

slight wear on front discs

Fail 22 Oct 2009 84,279 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,962 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

slight buckle offside front wheel rim

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,193 miles

front brake discs corroded

play in offside front top strut mount

rear exhaust box corroded badly

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,262 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 45,262 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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R794 NOU is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R794 NOU, 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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R794 NOU is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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