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S456 VOG

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,054 mi
Last recorded31,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 VOG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 31,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 30,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,807 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 22,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,936 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheels have v/slight buckles

both inner+outer sills,floor pans,rear wheelboxes,rear chassis etc showing corrosion/corroded

both rear tyres perrished+have uneven tread/slightly mis-shapen

exhaust deteriorated in places

hazard warning switch slightly faulty

Fail 11 Jun 2014 15,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheels have v/slight buckles

both inner+outer sills,floor pans,rear wheelboxes,rear chassis etc showing corrosion/corroded

both rear tyres perrished+have uneven tread/slightly mis-shapen

exhaust deteriorated in places

hazard warning switch slightly faulty

Pass 30 May 2013 110,487 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner+outer sills,floor pans,sill ends etc showing corrosion/corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 110,487 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)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner+outer sills,floor pans,sill ends etc showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 106,366 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both inner+outer sills,all floor pans inc boot etc showing corrosion/corroded

front brake discs inner faces pitted/deteriorated

hazard warning switch imcomplete but works and flashes fine

Fail 22 May 2012 106,366 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both inner+outer sills,all floor pans inc boot etc showing corrosion/corroded

front brake discs inner faces pitted/deteriorated

hazard warning switch imcomplete but works and flashes fine

Pass 25 May 2011 6,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both inner+outer sills+all floor pans and rear chassis showing corrosion/corroded

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

hazzard switch incomplete but fine

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear tyre showing slight perrishing

rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2011 6,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both inner+outer sills+all floor pans and rear chassis showing corrosion/corroded

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

hazzard switch incomplete but fine

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear tyre showing slight perrishing

rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,517 miles

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

both front+n/s rear wheels badly buckled

both inner+outer sills+all floor pans showing corriosion

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated on limit

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight buckle on o/s rear wheel

slight warp in o/s rear brake drum

Fail 2 Jun 2010 91,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front+n/s rear wheels badly buckled

both inner+outer sills+all floor pans showing corriosion

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated on limit

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight buckle on o/s rear wheel

slight warp in o/s rear brake drum

Pass 27 Nov 2009 87,001 miles

knock from suspesion on offside

rear axle bushes soft

Fail 26 Nov 2009 87,001 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

knock from suspesion on offside

rear axle bushes soft

Pass 3 Dec 2008 80,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 78,164 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 71,151 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 71,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2006 64,287 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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S456 VOG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S456 VOG, 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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S456 VOG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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