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BU02 BZY

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,552 mi
Last recorded149,552 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 BZY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2014 149,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 142,147 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 142,146 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 139,060 miles

fluid leak

minor blows from rear exhaust

offside front floor has some corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2013 139,060 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fluid leak

minor blows from rear exhaust

offside front floor has some corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 128,777 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 128,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 118,286 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 24 Mar 2011 118,286 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Mar 2010 105,455 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR HELD WITH TAPE

Fail 23 Mar 2010 105,455 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NEARSIDE MIRROR HELD WITH TAPE

Pass 24 Mar 2009 90,788 miles

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside front suspension strut top mounting has slight movement

offside rear brake pipe corroded

parts of underbody sprayed with oily substance

Fail 24 Mar 2009 90,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside front suspension strut top mounting has slight movement

offside rear brake pipe corroded

parts of underbody sprayed with oily substance

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,682 miles

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Feb 2007 665,734 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,755 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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BU02 BZY is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BU02 BZY, 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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BU02 BZY is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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