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BK02 EEW

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

184,435 mi
Last recorded184,435 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 EEW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 184,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 184,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 182,704 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 182,700 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2023 178,631 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 178,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 176,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 176,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 170,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 170,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 159,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 159,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 150,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 150,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 139,511 miles

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

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

rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,700 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 19 Jul 2016 127,700 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2015 118,374 miles

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

both front tyres cracked/perished

Fail 17 Jul 2015 118,372 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 31 Mar 2012 106,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,819 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 90,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,082 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,152 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 50,941 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,656 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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BK02 EEW is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BK02 EEW, 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 BK02 EEW registered?

BK02 EEW is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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