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BP02 LWG

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,236 mi
Last recorded51,236 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 LWG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 51,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished tyre 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 51,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished tyre 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 48,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,333 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 41,333 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,468 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 40,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,452 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 39,899 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 21 May 2019 39,899 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 17 May 2018 34,343 miles

Nearside Front TYRE BALD ON EDGES

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

Pass 22 May 2017 28,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 19,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 18,614 miles

fuel filter corroded recommend replace

oil filter leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2013 12,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 12,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 7,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 4,730 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 4,730 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 4,228 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 3,546 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 3,080 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,740 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 LWG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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The MOT history for BP02 LWG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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