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R944 VOA

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

17,394 mi
Last recorded17,394 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 VOA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 17,394 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 17,394 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 17,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 17,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 17,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 17,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 16,868 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 16,763 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 16,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 16,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 16,430 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 15,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,609 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,515 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,780 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 14,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 14,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,447 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 14,175 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,852 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,594 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,324 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 VOA is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VOA, 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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What year was R944 VOA registered?

R944 VOA is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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