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BP02 LJF

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,928 mi
Last recorded81,928 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 LJF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 81,928 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 81,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2014 79,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear chassis rusty

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,618 miles

rear chassis rusty

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,609 miles

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

rear inner sills rusty

rear tyres cracking

sill to floor rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2013 72,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear inner sills rusty

rear tyres cracking

sill to floor rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,744 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2011 59,744 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front wishbone bushes starting to split

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,439 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

signs of oil leaks os

slight wear front wishbone rubbers

Pass 28 Jun 2008 38,416 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to split

slight play in rear strut top mounts

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,217 miles

STEEL WHEEL ON N/S/F †O/S/F TYRE NEAR LIMIT

Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 22,392 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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BP02 LJF is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BP02 LJF, 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 BP02 LJF registered?

BP02 LJF is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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