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R900 MRK

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 MRK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 87,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 87,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 83,409 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front upper brake pipe (inner wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged & Brake pipe slightly damaged. Offside front upper brake pipe (inner wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (MARKED) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front headlamp unit slightly insecure and damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Showing sign of corrosion to flooring/sills and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 83,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR INNER CHASSIS RAIL (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front upper brake pipe (inner wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged & Brake pipe slightly damaged. Offside front upper brake pipe (inner wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (MARKED) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear parking brake cable slightly insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front headlamp unit slightly insecure and damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Showing sign of corrosion to flooring/sills and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure.

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2022 83,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure.

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

general underbody surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,928 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,475 miles

body corroded

side skirts fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,475 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

body corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,826 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehical

hand brake travel long

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 26 Oct 2007 77,811 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehical

hand brake travel long

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,890 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 71,064 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

oil leak

wiper blades scratching screen

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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R900 MRK is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R900 MRK, 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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R900 MRK is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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