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R983 GSX

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,194 mi
Last recorded70,194 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 GSX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 70,194 miles

aerial broken/loose

both front brake pipes corroding

both front c.v gaitors deteriating

earth strap at top of engine(rear)broken

engine damp

front brake imbalance

front bumper not sitting correctly at corners

front discs deteriating

handbrake travel could improve

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriating

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside front abs sensor loose at droplink

offside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

oil filter starting to deteriate

rear wiper inop

rear wiper torn

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 23 May 2011 70,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aerial broken/loose

both front brake pipes corroding

both front c.v gaitors deteriating

earth strap at top of engine(rear)broken

engine damp

exhaust corroding

front brake imbalance

front bumper not sitting correctly at corners

front discs deteriating

front flexi deteriating

handbrake travel could improve

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriating

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside front abs sensor loose at droplink

offside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

oil filter starting to deteriate

rear back box blowing

rear wiper inop

rear wiper torn

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 18 May 2010 65,590 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust system corroded

front bumper seated not correctly

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside front brake pipe covered grease

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside power steering pipe corroded

offside engine damp

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 65,589 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust system corroded

front bumper seated not correctly

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside front brake pipe covered grease

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside power steering pipe corroded

offside engine damp

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 58,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 May 2009 58,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2008 55,132 miles

rear axle bushes split

Pass 18 May 2007 50,330 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 50,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 44,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 41,781 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 15 Sep 2005 41,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished and nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

coolant leaking

rear wiper torn

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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R983 GSX is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R983 GSX, 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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R983 GSX is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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