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S899 UDX

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,341 mi
Last recorded94,341 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 UDX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 86,016 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 86,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,719 miles

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

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

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

all flexible brake hoses deteriorating

fuel lines at rear corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,468 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 78,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,520 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 73,520 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise front brake discs

Pass 26 May 2009 67,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,410 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,504 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 48,504 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 48,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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S899 UDX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S899 UDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S899 UDX registered?

S899 UDX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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