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S54 TNK

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 TNK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,945 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated, Condensation build up. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle bushes, both sides worn

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2025 98,663 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle around suspension parts and mounting areas

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,342 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated and condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,975 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,648 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 97,640 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 94,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (195/50/15 V) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Dec 2017 94,320 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (195/50/15 V) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area, (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,282 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box rusty

OIL leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,480 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wheel covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,441 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,272 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,746 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,943 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,456 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 69,860 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 69,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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S54 TNK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red 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 S54 TNK, 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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S54 TNK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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