1997 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · R155 BCC
1997 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 14,191 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2015.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R155 BCC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2014
- 14,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R155 BCC Mileage History
- 07/03/200676,017 mi
- 07/03/200782,284 mi+6,267 mi
- 22/11/200788,533 mi+6,249 mi
- 17/11/200897,485 mi+8,952 mi
- 24/11/200897,638 mi+153 mi
- 16/03/20103,879 mi-93,759 mi
- 23/03/20103,909 mi+30 mi
- 28/01/20119,025 mi+5,116 mi
- 31/01/20119,075 mi+50 mi
- 26/09/201414,139 mi+5,064 mi
- 18/10/201414,176 mi+37 mi
- 21/10/201414,191 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly -7,168 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R155 BCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Puma (R155 BCC) between March 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”; “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”.
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