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S163 GHU

1999 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,179 mi
Last recorded95,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 GHU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/rear lower outer sill corroding

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis by beam axle to upper inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 85,745 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner sill & chassis

Fail 7 Jun 2011 85,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner sill & chassis

Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,776 miles

o/s & n/s/rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Fail 2 Jun 2010 74,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s/rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,089 miles

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

o/s/ & n/s/rear inner sills corroding

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Fail 5 Jun 2009 67,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

o/s/ & n/s/rear inner sills corroding

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,766 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,766 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 47,988 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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S163 GHU is a 1999 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S163 GHU, 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.

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What year was S163 GHU registered?

S163 GHU is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S163 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S163 GHU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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