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S306 AGH

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,674 mi
Last recorded89,674 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 AGH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 89,674 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2022 89,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seats missing

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,324 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

metal pipes corroding

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some corrosion underside and suspension components and corrosion repairs underside

Fail 14 Aug 2020 89,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength continuous areas of outer sill from rear,with rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule poor all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear axle beam corroded

forward seats fixed

front floors/sills seams corroded

modified suspension configuration

park brake cables corroded

underside components corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 88,203 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 87,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slight wear outer edge

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

Rear seats, buckles and belts been removed, items not tested

Slight coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,630 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,798 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 81,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak

power steering belt cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,549 miles

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 27 Aug 2010 74,461 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2009 70,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,090 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 66,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 60,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2006

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006
Pass 28 Oct 2005 47,529 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 47,529 miles

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

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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S306 AGH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S306 AGH, 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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S306 AGH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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