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S473 FGP

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,117 mi
Last recorded48,117 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 FGP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,117 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,034 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,225 miles

both front c.v gators leaking greese

both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,341 miles

noted some damage to o/s front

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,830 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 24,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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S473 FGP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S473 FGP, 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 S473 FGP registered?

S473 FGP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S473 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S473 FGP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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