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BG02 UMJ

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,240 mi
Last recorded83,240 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,240 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s f (3.5.1i)

corosion to n/s rear upper cil

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner cils

o/s and n/s front break pipes corroded

suspect possible intermitiant fault with abs and traction light

tape applied to n/s mirror

Pass 31 Mar 2012 79,749 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,690 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 71,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,979 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,118 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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BG02 UMJ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG02 UMJ, 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 BG02 UMJ registered?

BG02 UMJ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is BG02 UMJ safe to buy?

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