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S785 SUH

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,490 mi
Last recorded77,490 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 SUH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 77,490 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

Exhaust system corroding

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake line in wheel arch area covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake line in wheel arch area covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 77,471 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding All brakes excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Bolt missing from anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Bolt missing from anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both sides no effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,386 miles

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

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2016 77,386 miles

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

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

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,341 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,712 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,196 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,760 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

front discs starting to wear

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 22 Dec 2011 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

front discs starting to wear

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,023 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

light corrosion front brake discs

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Dec 2010 65,023 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

light corrosion front brake discs

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 63,307 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 63,306 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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S785 SUH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S785 SUH, 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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S785 SUH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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