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S273 SCV

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,509 mi
Last recorded18,509 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 SCV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2011 18,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

high parking brake travel

slight movement in o/s/f seat base/back

Pass 19 Feb 2010 108,344 miles

Body corrosion forming around body.

Offside front tyre inner shoulder worn bald.

Offside rear tyre inner shoulder badly stepped.

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

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

Rear bumper damaged.

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 108,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Body corrosion forming around body.

Offside front tyre inner shoulder worn bald.

Offside rear tyre inner shoulder badly stepped.

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

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

Rear bumper damaged.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 97,469 miles

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

both rear suspension mounts top excessive play when wheels are hanging

front wheels inner rims dented

osr bumper damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2009 97,469 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension mounts top excessive play when wheels are hanging

front bumper lower skirt falling off

front no plate cracked

front wheels inner rims dented

osf brake slight binding

osr bumper damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 86,823 miles

Front and rear registration playe lettering starting to peel/fade.

Horn slightly weak in operation.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 86,823 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear registration playe lettering starting to peel/fade.

Front washers part blocked.

Horn slightly weak in operation.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 76,431 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 76,431 miles

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

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

Coolant level low.

Evidence of shoulder wear to both front tyres.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front washer jets missing screen.

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Surface corrosion to nearside front sill panel.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,536 miles

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

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

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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S273 SCV is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 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 S273 SCV, 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 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S273 SCV registered?

S273 SCV is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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