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S173 KHN

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,723 mi
Last recorded38,723 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 KHN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 38,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

interior rear view mirror missing

rear axle mounting bushes perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2024 37,288 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 37,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

rear screen wiper blade missing

slight play in both rear strut top mountings

Pass 13 Sep 2023 32,678 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 32,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 26,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 23,192 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust outer skin adrift

Pass 31 Dec 2019 22,344 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 21,425 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin peeling off rear section of exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,188 miles

EXAUST CORRODED CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Pass 23 Sep 2016 18,918 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion under side

Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,202 miles

lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,639 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,074 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,435 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 11,435 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 9,951 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 9,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 4,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 2,855 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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S173 KHN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S173 KHN, 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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S173 KHN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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