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BG51 PGE

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,617 mi
Last recorded125,617 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 PGE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 125,617 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 125,617 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 118,574 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 118,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,437 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 103,350 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,656 miles

rear axle bushs worn, metal brake pipes corroded,lower arm bushs slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 81,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,329 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 71,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,163 miles

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2008 64,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,484 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,353 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres bald on inner edges

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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BG51 PGE is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG51 PGE, 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 BG51 PGE registered?

BG51 PGE is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is BG51 PGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 PGE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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