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S253 NGN

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,766 mi
Last recorded23,766 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 NGN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 23,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,662 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front and rear brake pipes corroding

Offside Front floor corroding

Rear axle bushes perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Sep 2015 18,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front and rear brake pipes corroding

Offside Front floor corroding

Rear axle bushes perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Sep 2014 10,263 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr tyre starting to crack

Fail 27 Aug 2014 10,154 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nsr tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Sep 2013 724 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 724 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,999 miles

N/s/f alloy rim slightly damaged on inner rim

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

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

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

Wiper mechanism noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre badly perished on sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2011 78,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre badly perished on sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 70,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s washers poor

Pass 11 May 2009 70,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre cracking bad in tread & walls, wipers poor, ns mirra temp repaire

Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,917 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 69,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,072 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,447 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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S253 NGN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S253 NGN, 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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S253 NGN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S253 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 NGN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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