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S233 OGF

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 OGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 48,643 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

NSF tyre worn to wear marks

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 48,366 miles

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

NSF tyre worn to wear marks

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,564 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 42,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,484 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 38,484 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

lift in both rear strut tops

Fail 8 Mar 2010 32,004 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

lift in both rear strut tops

Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 26,249 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,379 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 5 Jan 2006 1,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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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S233 OGF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S233 OGF, 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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S233 OGF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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