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AR51 PMO

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,357 mi
Last recorded45,357 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 PMO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 45,357 miles

Front Upper suspension mounts have slight lift

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 40,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,038 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

general corrosion to exhaust system and mountings

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2017 38,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to rear axle mounting hole (6.1.B.2)

Central Front front tyres tread getting low

Offside Front OSF tyre inner edge wearing with

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

general corrosion to exhaust system and mountings

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres low on pressure

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,950 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 36,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,842 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 33,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,674 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,714 miles

advise rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,845 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,738 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 29,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,245 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 21,707 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,498 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 PMO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PMO, 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 PMO registered?

AR51 PMO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is AR51 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 PMO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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