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R903 PGM

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,447 mi
Last recorded92,447 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 PGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 92,447 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,087 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,813 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,381 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,797 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,837 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 65,837 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 59,120 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 59,120 miles

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

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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R903 PGM is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 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 R903 PGM, 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 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R903 PGM registered?

R903 PGM is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R903 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 PGM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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