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R870 BAW

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 17679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,641 mi
Last recorded37,641 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 BAW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine17,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,641 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 137,577 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 25,087 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 25,079 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 16,516 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 16,516 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,299 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 2,853 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 2,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 94,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,047 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 87,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,415 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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R870 BAW is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 17,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R870 BAW, 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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What year was R870 BAW registered?

R870 BAW is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R870 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 BAW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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