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T57 PBE

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,942 mi
Last recorded89,942 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 PBE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 89,942 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,942 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,090 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 85,090 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 82,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T57 PBE is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 65,014 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 T57 PBE, 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 29 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 T57 PBE registered?

T57 PBE is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is T57 PBE safe to buy?

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