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BL51 AMV

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,367 mi
Last recorded22,367 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AMV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 22,367 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 22,162 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 22,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 22,005 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 21,873 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 21,631 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 21,511 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 21,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 20,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded under the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 20,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (inside wheel arch) (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2017 19,897 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,583 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,775 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 17,601 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,168 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 16,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 16,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,917 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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BL51 AMV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL51 AMV, 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 BL51 AMV registered?

BL51 AMV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is BL51 AMV safe to buy?

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