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AY02 AYJ

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,860 mi
Last recorded40,860 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 40,860 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 40,860 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 39,985 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,180 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 39,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 37,530 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,811 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,199 miles

Spare tyre is on legal limit.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,768 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,126 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 27,126 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,417 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded ,n/sr brake pipe corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,638 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 17,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,469 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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AY02 AYJ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AY02 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 AYJ registered?

AY02 AYJ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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