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BJ52 CSX

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,832 mi
Last recorded109,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 CSX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 109,032 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 103,508 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 103,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2mm & wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion o/s & n/s rear wheel arches

Fail 14 Apr 2016 95,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2mm & wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion o/s & n/s rear wheel arches

Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,041 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,536 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,536 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,319 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 63,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 56,439 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,431 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,410 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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BJ52 CSX is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ52 CSX, 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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BJ52 CSX is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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