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S10 SYL

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

23,466 mi
Last recorded23,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 SYL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 23,466 miles

steering wheel cover loose . removed prior to testing

Fail 14 Jan 2026 23,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

steering wheel cover loose . removed prior to testing

Pass 22 Jan 2025 22,633 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 22,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 21,824 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test items stopping sun visor from clipping back ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 20,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 19,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 17,872 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both shocker tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 15,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

unable to inspect all rear seat belts due to toys on rear seats

Pass 5 Jun 2018 15,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 15,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 15,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 14,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 May 2016 14,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 13,812 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 13,171 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 12,290 miles

Rear Exhaust Heavily Corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 11,717 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust Heavily Corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 11,102 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 10,671 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 10,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 9,812 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 8,985 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 8,570 miles

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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S10 SYL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 S10 SYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S10 SYL?

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What year was S10 SYL registered?

S10 SYL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S10 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S10 SYL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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