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S65 BWL

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,181 mi
Last recorded38,181 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 BWL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 38,181 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,986 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nsf tyre inside wear

Fail 4 Apr 2015 30,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nsf tyre inside wear

Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,719 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2013 17,256 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake performance low

rear axle mounting bushes poor

Pass 16 Jan 2012 9,474 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 9,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level on minimum level

Pass 15 Jan 2011 94,482 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 19 Jan 2010 75,515 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 Nov 2008 53,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,033 miles

rear subframe mounting bushes 1st stages of debonding, efficient at test.

slight play in n/s front top shock mtg. bush, ok at test.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,149 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 33,149 miles

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

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

Brake discs worn and going rusty.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,997 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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S65 BWL is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S65 BWL, 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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S65 BWL is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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