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BV02 SXU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SXU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,987 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre mis-shaped this will cause road noise and vibration

Fail 12 Apr 2014 94,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre mis-shaped this will cause road noise and vibration

Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,922 miles

Advise. front o/s & n/s discs poor on inner edges.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,922 miles

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

Advise. front o/s & n/s discs poor on inner edges.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,592 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,166 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 62,166 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,774 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 55,774 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,338 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,718 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 41,718 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 38,665 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 38,665 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SXU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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