MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear both rear axel mounting bushes have play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear both rear axel mounting bushes have play
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear axle bushies slightly worn
both rear chassis legs corrodeing
both rear spacers between axle and drum poor condition
cap missing from hazzard switch but tell tell light still working
drivers door top frame slightly loose bolt missing
o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm
both rear axle bushies slightly worn
both rear chassis legs corrodeing
both rear spacers between axle and drum poor condition
cap missing from hazzard switch but tell tell light still working
drivers door top frame slightly loose bolt missing
o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm
both outer sills starting to corrode
corrsion showing on chassis and body
slight wear o/s/r axle bush
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills starting to corrode
corrsion showing on chassis and body
slight wear o/s/r axle bush
n/s inner cv boot leaking
n/s/r tyre tread 2mm
o/s tyres treads 3-4mm
rear wiper split
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s inner cv boot leaking
n/s/r tyre tread 2mm
o/s tyres treads 3-4mm
rear wiper split
both outer sills showing signs of corrision
both rear brake pipes going to hoses starting to corrodded
middle exhaust slightly poor and corrodded
n/s/f tyre inner edge scrubbing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both outer sills showing signs of corrision
both rear brake pipes going to hoses starting to corrodded
middle exhaust slightly poor and corrodded
n/s/f tyre inner edge scrubbing
front disc and pads 3-6000
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front disc and pads 3-6000
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust tale pipe corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S609 TAO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S609 TAO, 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 S609 TAO registered?
S609 TAO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S609 TAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S609 TAO shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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