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BL51 APK

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,747 mi
Last recorded105,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 APK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,747 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,126 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,883 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)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre worn

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,357 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r inner sill and o/s/r wing corroding

Fail 3 Jan 2012 72,357 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

N/s/r tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r inner sill corroding and o/s/r wing

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,593 miles

movement in both outer rear axle beam bushes(not yet excessive)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,981 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 30 Dec 2008 46,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Dec 2007 40,006 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 40,006 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,742 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 32,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,813 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 APK is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 APK, 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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BL51 APK is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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