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S625 TKJ

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,352 mi
Last recorded36,352 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 TKJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 36,352 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 36,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 36,284 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2023 36,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 36,123 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 36,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 34,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 34,815 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 34,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 34,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,255 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,525 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,024 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 26,756 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor has signs of fluid misting

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 23,637 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,540 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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S625 TKJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S625 TKJ, 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 S625 TKJ registered?

S625 TKJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S625 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S625 TKJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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