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S454 DUA

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,566 mi
Last recorded28,566 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 DUA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,566 miles

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

both inner sills covered with under sealant

under body has slight surface rust.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 26,490 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,645 miles

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

both nearside and offside brake disc scored change it soon.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 2,373 miles

NSF wishbone bush unbonding

Nsf coil spring slightly mis aligned

OSF brake flexi pipe starting to crack

Fail 13 Jan 2009 2,373 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF wishbone bush unbonding

Nsf coil spring slightly mis aligned

OSF brake flexi pipe starting to crack

Pass 27 Dec 2007 86,107 miles

offside front tyre, nearside front tyre, offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,512 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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S454 DUA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S454 DUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S454 DUA registered?

S454 DUA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S454 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S454 DUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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