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S305 EYG

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests30 (14 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

44,119 mi
Last recorded44,119 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 EYG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 16 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 44,119 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nsf flexi brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nsf tyre wearign on edges

osf cv boot deteriorating

osf indicator discolouring

slight play in ns and os front top moiunts

slight play in ns and os rear trailing arm front bushes

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,360 miles

both pouter cv boots cracking

brake pipes corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nsf shocker damp

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

osf brake binding slightly

slight play in ns and os front top mounts

Fail 11 Jan 2020 39,352 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired front centre and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n and o rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2019 29,801 miles

engine covers fitted

ns and os front brake pipes starting to corrode

ns and os front cv boots deteriorating

ns and os rear inner sills corroding

ns and osr trailing arm front bushes deteriorating and slight movement

nsf tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

oil leak

osr number plate light inoip

underside of vehicle general corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2019 29,801 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn osf link has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding osf brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated osr (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

ns and os front brake pipes starting to corrode

ns and os front cv boots deteriorating

ns and os rear inner sills corroding

ns and osr trailing arm front bushes deteriorating and slight movement

nsf tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

oil leak

osr number plate light inoip

underside of vehicle general corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2018 16,927 miles

exhaust corroded

lower gearbox mounting deteriorated

ns and os cv boots deteriorated

osr inner sill corroded

osr outer sill soft

rear trsiling arm bushes worn

Fail 8 Jan 2018 16,316 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nsf brake hose showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf tyre split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

lower gearbox mounting deteriorated

ns and os cv boots deteriorated

oil leaks

osr inner sill corroded

osr outer sill soft

rear trsiling arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Jan 2017 2,509 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust system corroded

o/s and n/s/r tyres cracking on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2017 2,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge and n/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges and cracking on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2016 92,799 miles

boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

exhaust system corroding

metal brake and fuel pipes corroding- not checked above covers

ns and os rear beam axle bushes cracking/unbonding

ns os flexi brake hoses starting to crack

ns os outer cv boots cracking

slight lift in os ns front suspension top mounts

slight noise on osf wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jan 2016 92,765 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f floor (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel hose leaking hose to tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

boot area not checked properly(boot trim)

exhaust system corroding

metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked above covers)

o/s n/s front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

o/s n/s outer cv boots cracking

o/s n/s rear beam axle mounting bushes cracking unbonding

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

slight lift o/s n/s front suspension top mounts

Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,068 miles

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs wearing low, front brake pads wearing low

metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & aboeve covers)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s n/s outer cv boots cracking

o/s n/s rear beam axle mounting bushes starting to split(not causing excessive movement)

o/s n/s rear inner sills, chassis corroding

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

slight movement n/s/f suspension lower arm front bush

Fail 30 Dec 2014 86,068 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs wearing low, front brake pads wearing low

metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & aboeve covers)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s n/s outer cv boots cracking

o/s n/s rear beam axle mounting bushes starting to split(not causing excessive movement)

o/s n/s rear inner sills, chassis corroding

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

slight movement n/s/f suspension lower arm front bush

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake matel pipes not cheaked propely due to protacion coated & ubove covers

exhaust system corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill (whell arch) corroded

o/s/r whell bearing slight nosiy

Fail 2 Jan 2014 80,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake matel pipes not cheaked propely due to protacion coated & ubove covers

exhaust system corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill (whell arch) corroded

o/s/r whell bearing slight nosiy

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,599 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,580 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 68,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s amd o/s/f lower ball joints corroded

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s amd o/s/f lower ball joints corroded

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 61,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,567 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 52,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,281 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 47,281 miles

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

Intermittant noise from engine

Fail 3 Sep 2007 42,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,563 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 39,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

traction controll light on

Fail 5 Aug 2006 39,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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S305 EYG is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 S305 EYG, 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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S305 EYG is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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