CarVerify

Free Car Check

S904 TGY

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,173 mi
Last recorded82,173 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 TGY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,173 miles

wear in rear axle bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2016 82,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,111 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,600 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,025 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 97,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,606 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 68,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,922 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 63,922 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,445 miles

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S904 TGY is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S904 TGY, 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

How do I check the history of S904 TGY?

You can check the full history of S904 TGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S904 TGY registered?

S904 TGY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S904 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S904 TGY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S904 TGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S904 TGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.