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S94 BAE

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,641 mi
Last recorded54,641 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 BAE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 54,641 miles

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

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

ADVISE, BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES DETERIORAING.

ADVISE, BOTH REAR AXLE MOUNT BUSHES WORN CLOSE TO EXCESS.

ADVISE, BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES DETERIORATING.

ADVISE, BOTH front wheels, inner rims slightly damaged.

ADVISE, HANDBRAKE TRAVEL CLOSE TO EXCESS.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING CLOSE TO EXCESS.

ADVISE, OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING CLOSE TO EXCESS.(in wheel arch behind strut)

ADVISE, advanced stages of corrosion taking place to underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear chassis legs corroding.

ADVISE, nearside rear light unit condensated.

ADVISE, offside front brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, offside rear wheel arch corroding.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,676 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 46,672 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,047 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 35,045 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,427 miles

Both No plate securing screws discoloured

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

Engine earth strap broken

Fail 5 Dec 2011 25,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both No plate securing screws discoloured

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

Engine earth strap broken

Pass 1 Dec 2010 115,366 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 115,259 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 7,556 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 92,957 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2006 84,892 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 76,206 miles

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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S94 BAE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue 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 S94 BAE, 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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S94 BAE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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