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S264 ATO

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,901 mi
Last recorded16,901 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 ATO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 16,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 16,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 12,929 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 12,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 8,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 5,266 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 5,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 2,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 91,680 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,339 miles

under wheel arch cover looks as if been rubbing unable to find on lock to lock check

Fail 24 Oct 2008 80,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

light denting and scratching to under body

Pass 21 Nov 2007 75,877 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advie low reading on both rear brake

advise low brake reading on near side rear hand brake

advise travel on foot brake

Fail 8 Sep 2006 68,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advie low reading on both rear brake

advise low brake reading on near side rear hand brake

advise travel on foot brake

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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S264 ATO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S264 ATO, 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 S264 ATO registered?

S264 ATO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S264 ATO safe to buy?

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