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S564 SYA

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

6,461 mi
Last recorded6,461 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS564 SYA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 6,461 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

o/s number plate light dim

some wear in rear axle bushs

Fail 6 Sep 2012 6,459 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

o/s number plate light dim

some wear in rear axle bushs

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,113 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)

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

os outet rear sill rusting

Fail 26 Sep 2011 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

os outet rear sill rusting

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,535 miles

Nearside & offside centre floor pans rusty

Nearside & offside front wishbones rear bushes

Nearside & offside outer cv boots perrished

Nearside & offside rear srut top mounts

Nearside seat mounting rusty

Offside rear floor to sill rusty

Offside rear outer sill rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2010 88,535 miles

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

Nearside & offside centre floor pans rusty

Nearside & offside front wishbones rear bushes

Nearside & offside outer cv boots perrished

Nearside & offside rear srut top mounts

Nearside mirror glass missing

Nearside seat mounting rusty

Offside rear floor to sill rusty

Offside rear outer sill rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2009 75,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

surface corrosion o/s chassis leg at rear

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,117 miles

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

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

surface corrosion o/s chassis leg at rear

Fail 3 Sep 2009 75,098 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

power steering drive belt deteriorated

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,230 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low, cracking slightly and has uneven wear

slight cracking in offside rear brake hose

slight cracking on offside front flex hose

slight staining on nearside rear back plate

slight wear in both front brake discs

Fail 29 Aug 2008 61,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn low, cracking slightly and has uneven wear

slight cracking in offside rear brake hose

slight cracking on offside front flex hose

slight reduced damping effect on both front shock absorbers

slight staining on nearside rear back plate

slight wear in both front brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,384 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

weep at steering rack on nearside

Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,284 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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S564 SYA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S564 SYA, 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 S564 SYA registered?

S564 SYA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S564 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S564 SYA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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