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AY02 BCE

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,393 mi
Last recorded107,393 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 BCE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 107,393 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,560 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 4.00mm tread depth

both front tyres on 2.5mm tread depth

Fail 11 Dec 2018 104,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre on 4.00mm tread depth

both front tyres on 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,125 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 94,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 87,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,958 miles

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

advise play to near side top mount

Fail 8 Feb 2012 66,950 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise play to near side top mount

Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,475 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

off side front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,472 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

off side rear metal brake pipe rusting

play to near side top mount

Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,688 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,433 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,420 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 BCE is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BCE, 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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AY02 BCE is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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