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S465 XOL

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,639 mi
Last recorded92,639 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 XOL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,639 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 92,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 88,552 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 88,552 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,444 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,425 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 72,715 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 72,715 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,553 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 63,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S465 XOL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S465 XOL, 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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What year was S465 XOL registered?

S465 XOL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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