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R950 WTW

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,547 mi
Last recorded61,547 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 WTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,547 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,061 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,448 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 58,420 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 54,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,940 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,937 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 19 May 2009 43,616 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,330 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,489 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORODED

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,432 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 34,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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R950 WTW is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R950 WTW, 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 R950 WTW registered?

R950 WTW is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R950 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 WTW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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