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R904 ORU

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,695 mi
Last recorded2,695 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 ORU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 2,695 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 2,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 77,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL ROUND (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,169 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 74,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,600 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,688 miles

Both inner cv boots weeping grease

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,622 miles

Both inner CV boots leaking grease.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,635 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,912 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,856 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,276 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,274 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,827 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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R904 ORU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R904 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R904 ORU registered?

R904 ORU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R904 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R904 ORU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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