1998 Ford Puma 1.4L Petrol · R160 CCY
1998 Ford Puma (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 42,141 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R160 CCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 42,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R160 CCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Puma (R160 CCY) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R160 CCY Mileage History
- 13/06/202335,066 mi
- 10/06/202438,320 mi+3,254 mi
- 14/06/202438,320 mi
- 09/06/202542,141 mi+3,821 mi
- 10/06/202542,141 mi
Average of roughly 3,550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Puma (First Generation)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Structural Corrosion (Rear Arches, Sills, Floorpan)Serious
The Puma most infamous fault. Rear wheel arches rot from the inside out, and sills, jacking points and the boot floor are also susceptible. Fresh underseal may be hiding serious corrosion.
- CV Joint and Driveshaft WearModerate
The Puma front CV joints and boots deteriorate with age, leading to clicking on full lock and eventually joint failure. MOT testers often flag deteriorated or split CV boots.
- Engine Management and Oxygen Sensor FaultsModerate
The 1.7 VVT engine is sensitive to a failed heated oxygen sensor causing rough running, hesitation and poor idle. Coil pack failures and HT lead shorting from coolant leaking onto them via failed core plugs are also common.
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