MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres perished near side rear has high spots on inner edge
brake pedal antislip worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake disc's worn scored and pitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres perished near side rear has high spots on inner edge
brake pedal antislip worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake disc's worn scored and pitted
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
condensation in offside rear lamp
slight run out on front brake discs
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs have some run out ( sreering wheel wobbles under braking )
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight run out on front brake discs
slight wear in front anti-roll bar chassis bushes
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight run out on front brake discs
slight wear in front anti roll bar chassis bushes
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S261 JGX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S261 JGX, 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 S261 JGX registered?
S261 JGX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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