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S157 CNJ

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,113 mi
Last recorded83,113 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 CNJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,113 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front brake pipes slight rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main axle bushes have slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to underbody in various places

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 80,922 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,560 miles

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

oil level low

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 77,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,790 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder /sidewall

surface corrosion near rear axle mountings

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four tyres slightly perished in tread area

Fail 6 Sep 2019 75,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four tyres slightly perished in tread area

Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,392 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,750 miles

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

n/s rear foot and hand brake low performance.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,613 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise oil level low monitor

Pass 23 Aug 2005 24,343 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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S157 CNJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S157 CNJ, 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 S157 CNJ registered?

S157 CNJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S157 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 CNJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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