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S544 LEG

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,797 mi
Last recorded99,797 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 LEG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,797 miles

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

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

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

x2 metal fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,159 miles

fuel pipe to carbon canister at rear corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 97,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel pipe to carbon canister at rear corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 94,615 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 94,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,275 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 92,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,723 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 89,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid below minimum warning light on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear brakes 27 percent imbalance

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2009 86,763 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear brakes 27 percent imbalance

Pass 28 Jul 2008 81,991 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 81,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 79,341 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 79,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 76,983 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,282 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 67,282 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2005 58,494 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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S544 LEG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S544 LEG, 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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S544 LEG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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