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S45 RNG

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 RNG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 90,512 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 90,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,515 miles

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

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

slight lift in all four top shock. mounts

Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,515 miles

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight lift in all four top shock. mounts

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,375 miles

all floor pans starting to rust

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,448 miles

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

both front floor pans starting to rust.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front floor pans starting to rust.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,635 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,228 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,859 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 43,859 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S45 RNG is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S45 RNG, 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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S45 RNG is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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