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S57 JFX

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,159 mi
Last recorded14,159 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 JFX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear axel bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,413 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 11,403 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,279 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 7,279 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 3,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 3,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 94,318 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,191 miles

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

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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S57 JFX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S57 JFX, 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 S57 JFX registered?

S57 JFX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S57 JFX safe to buy?

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