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R856 FWW

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

9,182 mi
Last recorded9,182 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 FWW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 9,182 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 8,853 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and outer sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 8,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 7,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 6,450 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 5,120 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake just reaching efficiency o/s low

Pass 5 Jan 2018 3,634 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 3,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 2,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and crazing

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 998 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s/f wing slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,000 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,253 miles

corrosion started at n/s and o/s front floor sections

Fail 6 Jan 2014 96,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion started at n/s and o/s front floor sections

Pass 2 Jan 2013 92,919 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,627 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 88,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,729 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 86,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,907 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 82,627 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 80,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 76,183 miles

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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R856 FWW is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R856 FWW, 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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R856 FWW is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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