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DA51 PSO

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,482 mi
Last recorded83,482 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 PSO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 83,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear of engine unknown cause not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount n/s has play needs attention soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush o/s wishbone play but not affecting operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corrosion outer rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust been repaired adequately everywhere covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underbody repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 11 May 2018 80,166 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides rear inner sills, offside rear outer sill,both sides front floors, offside centre floor (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring broken Nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Both sides outer sills corroded

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

General corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 75,250 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near suspension mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near suspension mounting (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 68,360 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 54,526 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 50,857 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 50,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 46,993 miles

uneven tyre wear at nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2012 46,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

uneven tyre wear at nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,666 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 31,526 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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DA51 PSO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA51 PSO, 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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DA51 PSO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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