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S540 AUD

1999 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,848 mi
Last recorded53,848 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 AUD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,848 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2016 53,842 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,263 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 41,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,446 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,969 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 72,867 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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S540 AUD is a 1999 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 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 S540 AUD, 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 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S540 AUD registered?

S540 AUD is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S540 AUD safe to buy?

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