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AR51 JKY

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,444 mi
Last recorded63,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 JKY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 63,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing worn

Traction control lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,693 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlamp unit slightly insecure.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 59,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres badly worn on the inner edge but no cords showing.

nearside front tyre on 3-4mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth.

offside headlamp unit slightly insecure.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,810 miles

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,246 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,246 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,142 miles

Corrosion on both door steps /suspension/brake pipes.etc.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 45,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion on both door steps /suspension/brake pipes.etc.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,353 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread and bald on inner edges.

Front brake discs worn and rusty.

General corrosion on chassis /suspension brake pipes etc.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,297 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 37,297 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,693 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,693 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,153 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

front tyres worn unevenly

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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AR51 JKY is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AR51 JKY, 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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AR51 JKY is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is AR51 JKY safe to buy?

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