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BJ02 XWC

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,168 mi
Last recorded117,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XWC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 117,168 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bushes splitting

Nearside Rear axle bush splitting and worn

Offside Front lower arm bushes splitting

Offside Rear axle bush splitting and worn

coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

n/s and o/s outer sill corroded

play in front strut top mounts

play in rear strut top mounts

Fail 14 Jun 2017 117,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front lower arm bushes splitting

Nearside Rear axle bush splitting and worn

Offside Front lower arm bushes splitting

Offside Rear axle bush splitting and worn

coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

n/s and o/s outer sill corroded

play in front strut top mounts

play in rear strut top mounts

Pass 25 May 2016 102,419 miles

N/S outer c.v boot incorrectly fitted

N/S/F suspension arm front bush deteriorated

corrosion to both outer sills

front brake hoses deteriorated

movement in front and rear strut top mountings

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 81,201 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 81,197 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyrepunctured

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,733 miles

O/S/F metal brake pipe (feed to flexi hose)corroded

both front inner wheel rims slightly distorted

both front strut top mountings worn

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,932 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,732 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Drive shaft bearing noisy.

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 36,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Drive shaft bearing noisy.

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,774 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,767 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,811 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

off side rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre has 3x nails in tread

slight scuffs/dents to body work

Fail 21 Sep 2009 25,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

off side rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre has 3x nails in tread

slight scuffs/dents to body work

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,448 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,816 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 21,815 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,313 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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BJ02 XWC is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ02 XWC, 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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BJ02 XWC is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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