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S123 CAT

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,223 mi
Last recorded99,223 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 CAT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 99,223 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 97,975 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes cracking

Offside Front Inner Cv Boot has minor damage / Leak

Fail 27 Sep 2023 97,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front lower suspension arm bushes cracking

Offside Front Inner Cv Boot has minor damage / Leak

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,717 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 94,717 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,701 miles

vehicle modified for rally use

Fail 3 Aug 2020 94,700 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

vehicle modified for rally use

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,525 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 94,525 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,729 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 91,728 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,628 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 88,628 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,327 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,419 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 80,392 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 50,483 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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S123 CAT is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S123 CAT, 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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What year was S123 CAT registered?

S123 CAT is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S123 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 CAT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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