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S4 SCA

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,614 mi
Last recorded78,614 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 SCA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 78,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,186 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 77,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 76,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch poor

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,429 miles

Coolant leak housing under coil

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,465 miles

Coolant leak housing under coil

Rear tyres castleating on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2019 72,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm patches inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak housing under coil

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both castleating inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 65,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,130 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,211 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 54,297 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,084 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,542 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,224 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,416 miles

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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S4 SCA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S4 SCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S4 SCA registered?

S4 SCA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S4 SCA safe to buy?

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