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BW51 JBO

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,307 mi
Last recorded134,307 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 JBO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,307 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,910 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 131,910 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 128,955 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 128,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,778 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise rear brakes will need adjusting soon

Pass 2 Dec 2011 119,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 114,638 miles

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

slight movement in rear beam axle bushes

slight wear in front anti roll bar mountings

slight wear rear shock top mounts

Fail 19 Nov 2010 114,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

slight movement in rear beam axle bushes

slight wear rear shock top mounts

Pass 20 Oct 2009 99,461 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,033 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 83,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

offside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,541 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 60,516 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,516 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,417 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 53,417 miles

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

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 JBO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BW51 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

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

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