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BV02 MSU

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,499 mi
Last recorded143,499 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 MSU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 143,499 miles

All 4 shock mounts have play

Centre gearbox stabilizer mounting point to chassis badly damaged

Front reg deteriorated

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipes corroded in places

N/S tail light lense cracked

N/S/F lower arm rear bush separating

N/S/R tyre cracking and aboiut 3mm approx

O/S/F lower arm rear bush separated

Rear Chassis corroded

Various brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Fail 12 Feb 2013 143,499 miles

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

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

All 4 shock mounts have play

Centre gearbox stabilizer mounting point to chassis badly damaged

Front reg deteriorated

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipes corroded in places

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S tail light lense cracked

N/S/F lower arm rear bush separating

N/S/R tyre cracking and aboiut 3mm approx

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F lower arm rear bush separated

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

Rear Chassis corroded

Various brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Pass 7 Feb 2012 131,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear top shock mount bushes worn

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2011 124,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake hose ferrals corroded

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake hoses perished

play in offside rear top shock mount

Pass 13 Feb 2010 111,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 98,368 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 98,368 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,934 miles

both rear metal brake pipe corroded on limit

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split out

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

only one of two rear seat catches securing seat back

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 4 Feb 2008 74,934 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipe corroded on limit

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split out

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre close to limit

only one of two rear seat catches securing seat back

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,659 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 64,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 60,174 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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BV02 MSU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BV02 MSU, 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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BV02 MSU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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