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S751 KFJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

34,298 mi
Last recorded34,298 miles
Recorded on26 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS751 KFJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 May 2014 34,298 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,143 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 32,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2012 27,611 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

no spare

steel wheel fitted o/s/r

topped up engine oil with 1ltr to minimum

Fail 14 Apr 2012 27,562 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

interior mirror missing

topped up engine oil with 1ltr to minimum

Pass 2 May 2011 23,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

nearside and offside front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

unable to fully check nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2011 23,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

nearside and offside front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

unable to fully check nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,246 miles

advise advanced corrosion in both outer sills

advise all tyre pressures low

advise both front flexi brake hoses perished

advise coolant level below minimum

advise fan belt perished

advise heat shield above cat insecure

advise n/s/r flexi hose perished

advise n/s/r lense cover condensated

advise o/s inner cv boot split

advise slight leak from power steering pump

advise slight play in upper n/s/r suspension mount

Fail 16 Apr 2010 20,177 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise advanced corrosion in both outer sills

advise all tyre pressures low

advise both front flexi brake hoses perished

advise coolant level below minimum

advise fan belt perished

advise heat shield above cat insecure

advise n/s/r flexi hose perished

advise n/s/r lense cover condensated

advise o/s inner cv boot split

advise slight leak from power steering pump

advise slight play in upper n/s/r suspension mount

Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,682 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 15,681 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 13,374 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing between treads

Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,374 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing between treads

Fail 15 Nov 2007 13,278 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing between treads

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,211 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 3,686 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 3,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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S751 KFJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 S751 KFJ, 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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S751 KFJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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