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S818 CFA

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

14,515 mi
Last recorded14,515 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 CFA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 14,515 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel needs adjustment

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 11,928 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 11,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 9,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,468 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 106,452 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,523 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 104,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,090 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle getting corroded

Rear rear silencer getting corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,594 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 99,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wishbone corrosion advise replace

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,458 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 93,436 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,254 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 87,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,557 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 81,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,212 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 76,211 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,477 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,477 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,848 miles

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre tread is on the legal limit of 1.6mm recommend change tyre very soon

unable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,346 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

unable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,172 miles

unable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2008 48,171 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,698 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,698 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2006 41,203 miles

exhaust system in poor condition.

o/s front, n/s rear, & o/s rear brake pipes in poor condition.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 37,576 miles

o/s & n/s/front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear exhaust box getting in poor condition

rear wiper blade ript

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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S818 CFA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 S818 CFA, 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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S818 CFA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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