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S768 KJB

1999 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,929 mi
Last recorded89,929 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 KJB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,929 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 89,900 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (chalked 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,711 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,308 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 89,298 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,851 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four covered in oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,368 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,911 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all shockers damp (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,231 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,579 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,891 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,202 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 84,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 83,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,147 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 82,137 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,101 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 72,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,049 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S768 KJB is a 1999 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S768 KJB, 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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S768 KJB is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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