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AX02 FGJ

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,024 mi
Last recorded146,024 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 FGJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 146,024 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion to rear end of is outer sill

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 145,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by suspension mounting outer sill corroded and hole in sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under vehicle corroded n/s and o/s/r and o/s/r inner sill

Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,961 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded slight

Fail 28 Feb 2017 139,961 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r outer sill corroded slight

Pass 3 Mar 2016 134,677 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 134,677 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 128,039 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,857 miles

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

front tyre n/s bald on inner edge

n/s door mirror missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated n/s and o/s

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,857 miles

front tyre n/s bald on inner edge

n/s door mirror missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,531 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 105,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 102,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 99,610 miles

deterioration to front brake discs

Pass 30 May 2008 82,630 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 82,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 64,419 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,116 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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AX02 FGJ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX02 FGJ, 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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AX02 FGJ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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