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S175 AUA

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,375 mi
Last recorded92,375 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 AUA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,375 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn uneven

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,373 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn uneven

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,971 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside tyres worn uneven

slight play at offside and nearside rear axle bushes

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside tyres worn uneven

slight play at offside and nearside rear axle bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle bushes have slight play

both rear road wheels have a slightly distorted bead/rim

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,414 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,658 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,589 miles

cracking to offside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 44,592 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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S175 AUA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S175 AUA, 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 S175 AUA registered?

S175 AUA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S175 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 AUA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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