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S623 VLS

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,585 mi
Last recorded89,585 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 VLS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 89,585 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 89,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 88,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,365 miles

front tyres wearing on in side edge

nearside @ offside rear subframe front mounting rubbers starting to split @ perish

slight surface corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

some play nearside @ offside rear suspension legs top rubber mounts

Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,365 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on in side edge

nearside @ offside rear subframe front mounting rubbers starting to split @ perish

slight surface corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

some play nearside @ offside rear suspension legs top rubber mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,744 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 46,516 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 39,411 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 34,379 miles

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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S623 VLS is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 S623 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S623 VLS registered?

S623 VLS is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S623 VLS safe to buy?

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