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S468 FTA

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,391 mi
Last recorded80,391 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 FTA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,307 miles

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

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

some under body surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,650 miles

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

some underbody surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2016 67,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,374 miles

Both front indicator bulbs slightly faded

Light underbody surface corrosion

Slight uneven treadwear on both rear tyrs on inside edges

Some play in rear axle mounting bushs

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,585 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,746 miles

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

slight leak from power steering pipe

some heavy corrosion of power steering pipes

some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 51,632 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,114 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 28 Jan 2009 50,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,953 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,645 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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S468 FTA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S468 FTA, 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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S468 FTA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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