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S122 XWC

1999 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,087 mi
Last recorded60,087 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 XWC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 60,087 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 60,070 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavily corroded under carriage

Pass 17 Mar 2023 59,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 45,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,803 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 43,803 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,827 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 42,827 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 40,933 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 37,567 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 35,545 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 34,093 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,657 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,795 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,728 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,885 miles

rear number plate becoming hard to read a letter. front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,338 miles

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,413 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 17,420 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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S122 XWC is a 1999 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 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 S122 XWC, 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 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S122 XWC registered?

S122 XWC is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S122 XWC safe to buy?

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