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S42 KGO

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,325 mi
Last recorded29,325 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 KGO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 29,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rust various areas underside

Pass 5 May 2016 12,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 12,246 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 1,164 miles

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

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

both front tyres approx 2,5mm tread

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 87,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 82,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 77,900 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,065 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking/perishing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 1 May 2009 70,417 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 67,071 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

emissions H.C.reading only just within limit

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges(n/s worst) †o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,578 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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S42 KGO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S42 KGO, 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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S42 KGO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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