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S503 XAG

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,458 mi
Last recorded55,458 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 XAG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,177 miles

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

general corrosion on sills floor chassis and steering components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 53,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

general corrosion on sills floor chassis and steering components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,560 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

child seat fitted to nearside rear

corrosion noted to all front steering,brakes and suspension components

front number plate cracked

offside mirror held on with tape?

spare wheel/carrier loose

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,975 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,338 miles

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

light corrosion noted to all front brake,steering,suspension components

Fail 17 Jun 2009 51,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

light corrosion noted to all front brake,steering,suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,670 miles

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

corrosion noted to both rear spacers between back plates and rear axle

corrosion noted to underneath of car and various components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily scuffed

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,948 miles

Both front brake flexy hose metal ends fairly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 49,255 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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S503 XAG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S503 XAG, 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 S503 XAG registered?

S503 XAG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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