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S603 RTG

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,448 mi
Last recorded21,448 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 RTG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,448 miles

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

n/s rear door sill badly corroded.

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches in advanced state of corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2010 21,446 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s rear door sill badly corroded.

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches in advanced state of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2009 16,149 miles

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

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

slight lift in rear shock top mounts

Fail 11 Nov 2009 16,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight lift in rear shock top mounts

Pass 13 Nov 2008 10,557 miles

Advisery items as in original test : 584667518378 12/11/2008

Fail 12 Nov 2008 10,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front lower arm rear bush seperated slightly.

near side rear trailing arm bush seperated to the limit.

off side front lower arm rear bush seperated from centre pin to the limit.

off side front seat slightly insecure at runner.

rear brake hoses cracking.

small amount of play in near side rear top suspension mount.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 4,474 miles

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear low on tread and very low on edges ( smooth but with in limits due to design of tread pattern )

O/S and N/S front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorating and near the limits.

Offside front tyre is wearing low on central tread area.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 94,821 miles

metal brakepipes covered in mud

Pass 9 Nov 2005 83,133 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 83,133 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S603 RTG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S603 RTG, 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 S603 RTG registered?

S603 RTG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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