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R987 TFC

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,415 mi
Last recorded49,415 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 TFC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,415 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 49,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides rears (2.5.A.1c)

o/s outer sill and floor pans surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2014 43,767 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 43,712 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,127 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 39,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroded and below manufacturers wear limit advise attention.

Rear brakes imbalanced -will pass test but advise brake check.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,364 miles

air bag light on

Fail 12 Dec 2012 34,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

movement in rear suspension top mounts, this is a design feature for this model

Fail 14 Dec 2011 28,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 23,764 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 23,764 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2009 18,284 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,909 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2008 14,901 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 2,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 87,219 miles

air bag light on during test

both front wiper blades in poor condition

front brake discs slight corroded

front brake pads worn slightly uneven

near side front mirror missing

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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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R987 TFC is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R987 TFC, 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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R987 TFC is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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