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CF02 BWU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,601 mi
Last recorded98,601 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 BWU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2017 98,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.73 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,276 miles

EML is on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

Fail 28 Apr 2016 95,276 miles

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

EML is on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

Pass 12 May 2015 89,444 miles

EML is on

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

centre stop light not working

front anti roll bar bushes are worn

slight bearing noise offside rear

Fail 1 May 2015 89,335 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

EML is on

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

centre stop light not working

front anti roll bar bushes are worn

slight bearing noise offside rear

Pass 12 May 2014 84,202 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis to inner arch

corrosion to nearside front seat mounting [floor]

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

nearside rear axle mounting bush worn

slight bearing noise from offside rear

Fail 9 May 2014 84,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis to inner arch

corrosion to nearside front seat mounting [floor]

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

nearside rear axle mounting bush worn

slight bearing noise from offside rear

Pass 2 May 2013 81,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

front windscreen wipers are smearing

heavy corrosion offside rear axle mount prescribed area

nearside front inner wheel rim is dented

nearside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

play nearside and offside front top suspension mountings

Fail 2 May 2013 81,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

front windscreen wipers are smearing

heavy corrosion offside rear axle mount prescribed area

nearside front inner wheel rim is dented

nearside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

play nearside and offside front top suspension mountings

Pass 9 May 2012 77,424 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre stop light not working

corrosion o/s/r metal brake pipe

front tyres are worn on inner edges

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s/r inner sills

n/s/f inner wheel rim dented

n/s/r inner wheel rim dented

Pass 4 May 2011 74,476 miles

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

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

advise centre stop light not working

advise slight engine miss fire

advise slight play in both anti roll bar D bushes

advise slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 4 May 2011 74,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

advise centre stop light not working

advise slight engine miss fire

advise slight play in both anti roll bar D bushes

advise slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 5 May 2010 65,840 miles

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

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

advise centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2008 53,981 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner rdge

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,543 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 45,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,361 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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CF02 BWU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CF02 BWU, 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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CF02 BWU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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