1998 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · S854 BOU
1998 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 25,293 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S854 BOU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2011
- 25,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S854 BOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Puma (S854 BOU) between July 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)”.
S854 BOU Mileage History
- 08/07/200685,364 mi
- 20/07/200792,160 mi+6,796 mi
- 20/07/200792,160 mi
- 11/08/20082,771 mi-89,389 mi
- 01/09/200915,668 mi+12,897 mi
- 10/09/200915,684 mi+16 mi
- 14/09/201021,276 mi+5,592 mi
- 14/09/201125,292 mi+4,016 mi
- 14/09/201125,293 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -11,584 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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