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BG51 XBN

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,843 mi
Last recorded120,843 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 XBN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 120,843 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

sill areas have surface rust both sides

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr/nsr (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf seat mounts (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills and chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded osf/nsf (2.4.C.1b)

damage nsf wheel

nsr tyre perishing

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 3 Oct 2016 114,324 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch behind arch liner (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr/nsr (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf seat mounts (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills and chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded osf/nsf (2.4.C.1b)

damage nsf wheel

nsr tyre perishing

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,100 miles

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

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,929 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 99,929 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 89,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,117 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,561 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,509 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 74,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,784 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush starting to perish.

nearside rear tyre tread area starting to perish.

slight movement in front strut top mounts.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 70,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush starting to perish.

nearside rear tyre tread area starting to perish.

slight movement in front strut top mounts.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,716 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 67,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 60,330 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 55,397 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XBN is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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