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S578 DOX

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,086 mi
Last recorded56,086 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 DOX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel rim fitted to n/s/r.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,936 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,638 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre worn

Fail 6 Oct 2009 44,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wheel slight whobble

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,399 miles

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

nearside front wheel slight whobble

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,391 miles

oil leak on engine

oil leak on offside output shaft in gear box

Fail 2 Oct 2008 42,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak on engine

oil leak on offside output shaft in gear box

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,191 miles

Grease boot retaining clip corroded on o/f bottom ball joint.

N/s rear brake dragging dragging slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 33,741 miles

bonnet safety catch not working!!

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

damage to outer wall of n/s front tyre is only just within legal limits and replacement is advised

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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S578 DOX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S578 DOX, 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 S578 DOX registered?

S578 DOX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S578 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S578 DOX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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