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S101 DGK

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

2,796 mi
Last recorded2,796 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 DGK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 2,796 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 2,788 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 97,687 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 97,687 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,826 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 91,824 miles

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

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

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 1 Dec 2010 87,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 87,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 80,842 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside wiperblade split

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Dec 2009 80,842 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside wiperblade split

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Dec 2008 75,027 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

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

Rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front tyre has excessive inner edge wear

Fail 17 Dec 2008 75,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaist heat shield loose & rattling

Fail 11 Nov 2008 74,767 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 74,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced wear on o/s front tyre inner edge

second lambda sensor wires missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both cv boots perished

exhaust rear box excessive movement

o/s/r wheel slight buckled on inside edge

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2007 67,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both cv boots perished

exhaust rear box excessive movement

o/s/r wheel slight buckled on inside edge

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,891 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 59,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S101 DGK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 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 S101 DGK, 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 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S101 DGK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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