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R913 XWF

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,687 mi
Last recorded67,687 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 XWF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2019 67,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch/chassis rail rusted through within 30cm of axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rusted through within 30cm of seat mounting with seat belt stalk mounted to seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail rusted through within 30cm of rear axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot floor rusting but not within prescribed areas.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front wing rusting underneath, but not likely to cause injury.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,947 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,782 miles

Boot floor rusting but not within prescribed areas.

Front ball joint dust covers perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear 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)

Rear, inner of offside sill covered in underseal not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,793 miles

Boot floor rusting but not within prescribed areas.

Front ball joint gaiters perished.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked on inner edge.

Rear, inner of offside sill covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 59,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rusted through within 30cm of seat mounting, with seat belt stalk mounted to seat. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill rusted through within 30cm of suspension mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rusted through within 30cm of lower seat belt mounting. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch rusted through within 30cm of upper mounting. (2.4.A.3)

All front ball joint gaiters perished.

Boot floor rusting but not within prescribed areas.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked on inner edge.

Rear of exhaust heavily rusted but not blowing.

Rear, inner of offside sill covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,196 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

boot full

nearside sill has filler

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 65,846 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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R913 XWF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R913 XWF, 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 R913 XWF registered?

R913 XWF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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