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BW02 DKJ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Diesel 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,543 mi
Last recorded154,543 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 DKJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 154,543 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 154,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2013 141,286 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 141,613 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 129,152 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 119,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,903 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 113,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,898 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 104,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,742 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 82,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 73,936 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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BW02 DKJ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BW02 DKJ, 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 BW02 DKJ registered?

BW02 DKJ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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