MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering pipes slightly rusty
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Spare wheel carrier rusty
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
GENERAL CHASSIS AND FLOOR CORROSION.
L/H/F INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED.
OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE.
POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED.
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.
REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.
SLIGHTLY POORER FOOT AND HANDBRAKE AT L/H/R.
SOME CORROSION AT BODY.
ABS WIRE TIED ONTO L/H/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK!
BRAKE FLUID SLIGHTLY LOW.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW.
EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE AT REAR.
POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED.
SLIGHT CORROSION AT MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPES.
SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOW.
SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H/F TOP STRUT MOUNTING.
SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.
SOME CORROSION AT BODYWORK.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R853 LSS is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R853 LSS, 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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R853 LSS is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 December 1997.
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