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R965 YEG

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,008 mi
Last recorded26,008 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 YEG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,008 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 25,997 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,511 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER CILLS CORROSION BUILDING

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORROSION BUILDING

Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,397 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 12 Nov 2009 8,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

distortion on front brakes

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2008 3,780 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Pass 15 Nov 2007 98,767 miles

engine oil added

front brake discs worn

offside front inner drive shaft gaitor looseing grease

Fail 1 Nov 2006 94,172 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 94,172 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 86,838 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 86,838 miles

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

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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R965 YEG is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R965 YEG, 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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R965 YEG is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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