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BN52 TXJ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,701 mi
Last recorded111,701 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 TXJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 111,701 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 111,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under car sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under car sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,507 miles

Nearside Front brake flexible hose perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake flexible hose perishing

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,593 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,632 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 79,632 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,849 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,159 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2013 65,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,217 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,913 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,852 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,636 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,308 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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BN52 TXJ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN52 TXJ, 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 BN52 TXJ registered?

BN52 TXJ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is BN52 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 TXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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