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BG51 XDR

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,415 mi
Last recorded104,415 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 104,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,147 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 101,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,816 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 94,816 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,613 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 87,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

eml on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,585 miles

M.I.L lamp illuminated

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

both front suspension arm bushes bonding starting to fail

Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,562 miles

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

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

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

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

M.I.L lamp illuminated

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

both front suspension arm bushes bonding starting to fail

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,760 miles

Nearside & offside front brake flexi hose's perrished

Nearside & offside rear chassis legs rusty

Offside centre floor pan rusty

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,149 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear axle bushes worn

offside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,705 miles

Offside front wishbone rear bush

Fail 4 Feb 2011 73,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front wiswhbone rear bush

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,305 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 69,305 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,144 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS WEARING ADVISE REPLACING WITHIN 4000 MILES.

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 55,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

ADVISE FRONT DISCS WEARING ADVISE REPLACING WITHIN 4000 MILES.

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

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

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

SMALL CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL OF O/S/F TYRE.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 40,884 miles

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

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

slight perrishing on poly v belt

Pass 2 May 2006 40,884 miles

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

slight perrishing on poly v belt

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 XDR is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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