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S243 LGF

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,157 mi
Last recorded37,157 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 LGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 37,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,059 miles

Handbrake performance low (17%)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,936 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 17,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 12,578 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 5,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,632 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,692 miles

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

Oil leak at o/s/r of engine

Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,888 miles

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

corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,489 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 58,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,959 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 47,959 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,288 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 38,458 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 38,458 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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S243 LGF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S243 LGF, 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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S243 LGF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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