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BW51 BWX

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,156 mi
Last recorded112,156 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 BWX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 112,156 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

offside front wiper split but effectively clears screen

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,824 miles

Both sills corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,718 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded and pitted on inner face

both outer sills very weak and rusty

centre stop light not working

near side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2012 96,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs badly corroded and pitted on inner face

both outer sills very weak and rusty

near side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2011 89,694 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 88,356 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,214 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 78,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,560 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting too perish

Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,851 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 63,755 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 63,755 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 56,935 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,935 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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BW51 BWX is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BWX, 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 BW51 BWX registered?

BW51 BWX is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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