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AR51 LSV

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,269 mi
Last recorded106,269 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 106,269 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,966 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 101,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,392 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 92,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,707 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 87,707 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 83,702 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bome perscribed areas at early stages of corrosion

both front brake discs poor on inner face

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,172 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,898 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,896 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,990 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 43,986 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,931 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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AR51 LSV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LSV, 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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What year was AR51 LSV registered?

AR51 LSV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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