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S67 LMJ

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,384 mi
Last recorded22,384 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS67 LMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,384 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 19,209 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r park brake effort

rear axle bushes split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,480 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 8,235 miles

Both c.v gaiters heavily perished.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to come unbonded.

Both rear beam axle front bushes starting to split.

Engine oily.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

Hand brake travel high.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

N/S/F shock absorber weak.

N/S/R metal brake pipe heavily corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F brake flexy hose very close to inner wing on left hand full lock.

O/S/R brake back plate damp.

O/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,235 miles

Both c.v gaiters heavily perished.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to come unbonded.

Both rear beam axle front bushes starting to split.

Engine oily.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

Hand brake travel high.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

N/S/F shock absorber weak.

N/S/R metal brake pipe heavily corroded.

O/S/F brake flexy hose very close to inner wing on left hand full lock.

O/S/R brake back plate damp.

O/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both number plates fading

Fail 26 Sep 2008 91,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both number plates fading

Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,794 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 75,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 58,384 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 58,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S67 LMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S67 LMJ, 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 S67 LMJ registered?

S67 LMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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