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S57 URJ

1999 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

13,502 mi
Last recorded13,502 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 URJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 13,502 miles

NSF plus rear seats not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside front bumper has sharp edges caused by modification

Fail 17 Jul 2015 13,227 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NSF plus rear seats not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside front bumper has sharp edges caused by modification

Pass 28 Jul 2014 1,840 miles

advise all passenger seats removed at time of test

advise all tyres show age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2014 1,780 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise all passenger seats removed at time of test

advise all tyres show age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,472 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,858 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 93,858 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,852 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 84,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs deteriating inner edge.front lower rear bushes deteriating

Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,171 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 78,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 71,587 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,150 miles

Back box outer skin peeling

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front discs corroded on inner face

Washers need adjusting

Fail 25 Jun 2008 64,150 miles

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

Back box outer skin peeling

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front discs corroded on inner face

Washers need adjusting

Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,312 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,699 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 54,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 49,671 miles

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

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 URJ is a 1999 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 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 S57 URJ, 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 27 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 URJ registered?

S57 URJ is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S57 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 URJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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