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S550 FWY

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,505 mi
Last recorded9,505 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 FWY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 9,505 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 9,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 4,819 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 4,816 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 4,314 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 4,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,111 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,903 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 72,588 miles

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

corrosion started on exhaust

front brake pads getting low / brake fluid low

front tyres wearing on inner edges / suspect tracking out

Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,588 miles

corrosion started on exhaust

front brake pads getting low / brake fluid low

front tyres wearing on inner edges / suspect tracking out

Fail 31 Oct 2006 64,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f ABS cable,tye wrapped to anti roll bar link rod

Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,137 miles

n/s/f ABS cable,tye wrapped to anti roll bar link rod

Fail 8 Nov 2005 55,827 miles

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

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

brake fluid on minimum

Pass 8 Nov 2005 55,827 miles

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

brake fluid on minimum

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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S550 FWY is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S550 FWY, 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 S550 FWY registered?

S550 FWY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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