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R944 TLF

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,751 mi
Last recorded20,751 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 TLF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 20,751 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 20,607 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,122 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 20,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 20,099 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 20,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,486 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 17,332 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,778 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 16,737 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 16,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,283 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,290 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,063 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,268 miles

spare tyre missing

Fail 27 Nov 2007 13,268 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

spare tyre missing

Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,346 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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R944 TLF is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R944 TLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R944 TLF registered?

R944 TLF is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R944 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R944 TLF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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