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BW51 ABV

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,239 mi
Last recorded78,239 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 ABV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 78,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring not secure to hub so lose (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak back of engine area ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,570 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 63,570 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,191 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,811 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 56,811 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 52,148 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,485 miles

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

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

o/s-n/s/rear tyres slightly cracking treads

Fail 8 Nov 2011 48,485 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s-n/s/rear tyres slightly cracking treads

Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,355 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,626 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,019 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,238 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,922 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 28,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,487 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 24,487 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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BW51 ABV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BW51 ABV, 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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BW51 ABV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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