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S315 UAB

1999 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,334 mi
Last recorded32,334 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 UAB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,825 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 23,816 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 10,991 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 10,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,230 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 3,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 94,494 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 94,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

brake fluid getting low †exhaust pipes rusty †advise to replace n/s rear shocker in near future †rear strut leg tops have play †o/s rear metal brake pipe where it goes by wheel arch rusty †rear silencer box outer cover corroding away

front brake discs edges scaly †front & rear tyre sizes 195/50/15 †n/s rear tyre will soon require change (approx 3/4 worn) & outer wall scuffed †advise to replace o/s &n/s front & o/s rear tyres in near future

handbrake lever adjust

Fail 8 Mar 2007 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

brake fluid getting low †exhaust pipes rusty †advise to replace n/s rear shocker in near future †rear strut leg tops have play †o/s rear metal brake pipe where it goes by wheel arch rusty †rear silencer box outer cover corroding away

front brake discs edges scaly †front & rear tyre sizes 195/50/15 †n/s rear tyre will soon require change (approx 3/4 worn) & outer wall scuffed †advise to replace o/s &n/s front & o/s rear tyres in near future

handbrake lever adjust

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,379 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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S315 UAB is a 1999 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S315 UAB, 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 S315 UAB registered?

S315 UAB is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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