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RWF 539E

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,261 mi
Last recorded65,261 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWF 539E
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 65,261 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 27 Jan 2024 65,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2023 57,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil filler cap missing

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,512 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 51,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2014 47,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,384 miles

Front wishbone bushes worn

Offside front shock absorber slight leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,672 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 28,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Spare Tyre Nailed And Flat

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare Tyre Nailed And Flat

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,585 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,961 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,474 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Nailed

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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RWF 539E is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RWF 539E, 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 RWF 539E registered?

RWF 539E is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RWF 539E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWF 539E shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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