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S139 UAX

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,501 mi
Last recorded7,501 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 UAX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 7,501 miles

Front & rear suspension bushes perishing.

Front registration plate slightly insecure.

Nearside front wheel rim quite heavily damaged.

Offside headlamp bracket cracked, slightly insecure.

Oil leak

REar boot lock stiff & slightly faulty.

REar lights have condensation.

Rear footbrake efforts slightly low.

Slight play nearside front ball joint.

Various areas of corrosion noted.

Windows have dark tint/film.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 99,044 miles

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding

o/s rear axel beam bush worn

Fail 12 Nov 2008 98,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s outer sill corroding

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding

o/s rear axel bush worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,108 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 94,104 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 90,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 82,532 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

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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S139 UAX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S139 UAX, 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

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What year was S139 UAX registered?

S139 UAX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S139 UAX safe to buy?

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