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S2 LHE

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,952 mi
Last recorded85,952 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 LHE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 85,952 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,370 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 85,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 84,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,673 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 82,534 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,322 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

all tyres have perish cracks

Fail 25 Aug 2017 81,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

all tyres have perish cracks

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,386 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,584 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,166 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,899 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,488 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,468 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,966 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,934 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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S2 LHE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S2 LHE, 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 S2 LHE registered?

S2 LHE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 September 1998.

Is S2 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 LHE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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