CarVerify

Free Car Check

S573 CEB

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,657 mi
Last recorded97,657 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 CEB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 97,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2012 94,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,450 miles

nsr handbrake efficiency near lower limit

Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr handbrake efficiency near lower limit

Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,425 miles

rear tyres splitting on sidewall

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,123 miles

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

advise front brake discs are getting thin advise to change soon

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight cracking both rear tyres

slight cracks to off side front flexi hose

Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,606 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 77,931 miles

advise front and rear number plates delaminating

advise movement in both rear upper shock mounts

advise o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

advise oil leak from engine

advise wear to front brake discs

Fail 1 Nov 2007 77,931 miles

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

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

advise front and rear number plates delaminating

advise movement in both rear upper shock mounts

advise o/s/f washer jet adjustment

advise o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

advise oil leak from engine

advise wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,620 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs very worn and have some corrosion to inner surfaces but not mot failure

rear number plate starting to shadow/separate slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2006 70,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs very worn and have some corrosion to inner surfaces but not mot failure

rear number plate starting to shadow/separate slightly

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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S573 CEB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S573 CEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S573 CEB?

You can check the full history of S573 CEB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S573 CEB registered?

S573 CEB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S573 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S573 CEB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S573 CEB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S573 CEB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.