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BP51 VAM

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,327 mi
Last recorded108,327 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VAM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 108,327 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 108,327 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,949 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

some corrosion on drivers door panel

Fail 8 Apr 2011 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding

some corrosion on drivers door panel

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,216 miles

large oil leak

spare tyre missing

suspect puncture n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2009 69,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 69,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,579 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 54,579 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

auxillary drive belt cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,483 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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BP51 VAM is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP51 VAM, 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 BP51 VAM registered?

BP51 VAM is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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