MOT Status
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77,490 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight chips to windscreen
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
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
exhaust system starting to corrode
front discs starting to wear
slight chips to windscreen
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
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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.
Is S785 SUH safe to buy?
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