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S575 SPU

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,325 mi
Last recorded94,325 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 SPU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,325 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 92,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system deteriated/rusted

nearside front floor support rusted

offside front floor support rusted

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 92,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system deteriated/rusted

nearside front floor support rusted

offside front floor support rusted

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,309 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,149 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 5 Aug 2013 86,139 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 25 Aug 2012 82,905 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,383 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,252 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 76,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,593 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,727 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,179 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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S575 SPU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S575 SPU, 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 S575 SPU registered?

S575 SPU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S575 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S575 SPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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