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S47 MBK

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,526 mi
Last recorded93,526 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 MBK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 93,526 miles

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

both front wipers deteriorated.

front number plate deteriorated.

offside wishbone rear bush debonding.

spare wheel carrier loose.

windscreen marked.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 93,526 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers deteriorated.

front number plate deteriorated.

offside wishbone rear bush debonding.

spare wheel carrier loose.

windscreen marked.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 92,950 miles

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorated.

corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

front number plate deteriorated.

offside front seat belt buckle deteriorated.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 92,946 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorated.

corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

front number plate deteriorated.

offside front seat belt buckle deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,363 miles

as per vt32 issued on 10/03/2007.

Fail 10 Mar 2007 89,292 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

front number plate deteriorated.

offside wishbone rear bush deteriorated.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 83,107 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 4/3/06

Fail 4 Mar 2006 83,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

engine oil leak present

front number plate poor

front seat mechanisms worn

long travel on parking brake lever

rear exhaust section leaking

windscreen damaged

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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S47 MBK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S47 MBK, 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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S47 MBK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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