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BG02 XSJ

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,251 mi
Last recorded98,251 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 XSJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,251 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,374 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on in side edge.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,661 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 67,350 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and devoid of tread on edges

offside front tyre worn low and devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 51,891 miles

hand brake lever cover would benifit from attention

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,928 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,904 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 33,014 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 XSJ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XSJ, 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 BG02 XSJ registered?

BG02 XSJ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 2002.

Is BG02 XSJ safe to buy?

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