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S218 BWL

1999 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,481 mi
Last recorded20,481 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 BWL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,481 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,432 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)

Privacy glass fitted to the vehicle.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2010 14,427 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Privacy glass fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 8,152 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 8,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 96,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 96,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 86,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 77,853 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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S218 BWL is a 1999 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S218 BWL, 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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S218 BWL is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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