1998 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · S63 JBY
1998 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 41,156 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1679cc
S63 JBY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2010
- 41,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S63 JBY Mileage History
- 06/08/200599,186 mi
- 06/08/200599,186 mi
- 20/07/20063,946 mi-95,240 mi
- 20/07/20063,946 mi
- 07/08/20079,494 mi+5,548 mi
- 07/08/20079,494 mi
- 06/08/200815,571 mi+6,077 mi
- 28/07/200928,540 mi+12,969 mi
- 28/07/200928,542 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/201041,154 mi+12,612 mi
- 16/07/201041,156 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -11,742 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S63 JBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Puma (S63 JBY) between August 2005 and July 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2010 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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