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S69 WAK

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,774 mi
Last recorded89,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 WAK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 86,896 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,482 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 80,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall, 205/40/17 W (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear road wheel buckled

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,660 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 77,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

both front wheels and o/s/r wheel are damaged/buckled

exhaust front pipe flexi piece is in poor condition

front and rear number plates are fading

n/s/f brake pipe is corroding and n/s/f brake flexi hose is cracking

o/s/r tyre looks to be out of shape

rear chassis legs are corroding

slight blow on rear silencer and outer skin is corroding away

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,387 miles

front and rear number plates fading (front worst)

n/s/f brake pipe is corroding and could do with securing better

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is cracked/splitting

n/s/r tyre is in poor condition (cracked and wearing uneven) o/s/r tyre is starting to crack and wheel rim is buckled

window/mirror switches on o/s/f door are insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2014 73,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plates fading (front worst)

n/s/f brake pipe is corroding and could do with securing better

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is cracked/splitting

n/s/r tyre is in poor condition (cracked and wearing uneven) o/s/r tyre is starting to crack and wheel rim is buckled

window/mirror switches on o/s/f door are insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,319 miles

Front tyres worn bald on inner edges and spliting,Just legal. 205/40/17/W

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,461 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,748 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 60,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

2 SCREWS STUCK IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, JUST LEGAL.

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION , RECOMEND REPLACEMENT FROM FRONT FLEXI TO REAR OF VEHICLE

TYRE SIZE, 205/40/17 W

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,950 miles

advanced corrosion on front brake pipes. interior mirror not fitted at time of test. exhaust system in poor contition.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 55,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced corrosion on front brake pipes. interior mirror not fitted at time of test. exhaust system in poor contition.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,505 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 52,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer in poor condition

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,241 miles

both rear axle bushes have play and are ready for replacing

both rear brake flexis are cracking

expansion bottle was empty,topped up reqs checking at regular intervals

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush is separating

n/s/f tyre is very badly worn on inner edge(205/40zr 17w)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,698 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre cracking on edge

Fail 31 Jul 2006 41,698 miles

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

both rear axle mounting bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre cracking on edge

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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S69 WAK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S69 WAK, 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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S69 WAK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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