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S544 MBT

1999 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,808 mi
Last recorded66,808 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 MBT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within a 30cm rule of a suspension point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within a 30 cm rule of a suspention rule (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded within a 30cm rule suspention rule (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deterorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded thro 1st lyer of metal weak within a 30cm rule (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 64,671 miles

Central Front Lower flexible joint deterorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 64,670 miles

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

Central Front Lower flexible joint deterorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 62,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

two front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,854 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,264 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 59,264 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs corroding on inner face

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

exhaust heat sheild adrift

hand brake cabels outer cover exesivly rusty

slight corrosion/ hole at offside floor on chassi plate

Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,274 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,942 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 51,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,003 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,089 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 42,965 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,267 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,911 miles

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

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 MBT is a 1999 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S544 MBT, 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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S544 MBT is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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