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BP51 VDZ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VDZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 82,770 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 81,881 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,173 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 78,379 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,289 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 76,289 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 75,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,304 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,592 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,833 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,710 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,579 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,542 miles

Both sill tops have light corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,365 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,419 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 VDZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BP51 VDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP51 VDZ registered?

BP51 VDZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is BP51 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 VDZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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