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AJ02 AHV

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,739 mi
Last recorded138,739 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 AHV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 138,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 138,737 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,586 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 135,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 130,616 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ribbed belt starting to crack

Fail 30 Oct 2013 130,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ribbed belt starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2012 119,076 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,407 miles

OSR wheelarch and several parts of the floorpan corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSR wheelarch and several parts of the floorpan corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 95,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 95,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 73,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 61,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 50,091 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,849 miles

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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AJ02 AHV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 65,164 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 AJ02 AHV, 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 24 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ02 AHV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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