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BU52 FWN

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

60,613 mi
Last recorded60,613 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FWN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,613 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all under body suspension components heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Jan 2022 56,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 56,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,950 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fresh underseal to underbody and outer sills

rear exhaust corroided

rusting to front suspension

Pass 20 Dec 2019 50,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 50,635 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,153 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 49,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,513 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 48,513 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf nsr nsf (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated but exhaust still supported

Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,945 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 44,864 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,867 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 39,867 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,471 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,286 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 29,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,180 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,722 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 19,720 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,786 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 12,870 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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BU52 FWN is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BU52 FWN, 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 BU52 FWN registered?

BU52 FWN is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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