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S905 NUG

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,335 mi
Last recorded124,335 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 NUG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,335 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroding

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 124,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Electrical wiring insecure Near Radiator (1.9.2a)

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake ns/os (3.5.1d)

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

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroding

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe Slight Corrosion

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 13,306 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexy corroded

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 14 Oct 2014 13,305 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

exhaust flexy corroded

oil level low

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 1,449 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front disks corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 1,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front disks corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 100,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 19 Jan 2012 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2012 96,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,632 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 93,631 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 90,315 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 90,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,157 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 85,147 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 76,787 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 76,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,905 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 67,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 59,621 miles

CORROSION to offside rear wheel arch..

Fail 2 Nov 2005 59,478 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

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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S905 NUG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S905 NUG, 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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S905 NUG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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