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BX52 ULU

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,992 mi
Last recorded53,992 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 ULU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,992 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 53,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,483 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,483 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,481 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in o/s rear top strut mount

slight wear in front anchor bushes of rear axle

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,983 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 40,983 miles

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

some lift in top mount of o/s rear suspension leg

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 33,556 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,045 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 27,045 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 20,190 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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BX52 ULU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BX52 ULU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX52 ULU registered?

BX52 ULU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is BX52 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 ULU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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