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S484 BOU

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,863 mi
Last recorded111,863 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 BOU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust hanger modified

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,655 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on limit of 10mm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on limit of 10mm (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

both front to rear floor to sills rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,634 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on limit of 10mm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on limit of 10mm (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

both front to rear floor to sills rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2016 85,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 59,395 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,100 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,286 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,394 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,389 miles

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

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,604 miles

condensation n/s/r light unit

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on shoulders

n/s/f upper suspension mount minor wear

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

power steering pump slightly damp

Fail 2 Sep 2009 32,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

condensation n/s/r light unit

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on shoulders

n/s/f upper suspension mount minor wear

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

power steering pump slightly damp

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,469 miles

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

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

engine and gear box has oil leaks

exhaust system rusty

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,238 miles

both front wish bone bushes starting to split

power steering pump damp

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,228 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f wish bone bush starting to split

rocker cover gasket leaking

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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S484 BOU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S484 BOU, 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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S484 BOU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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