MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front door indicator poor
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/r15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both sides incorrect colour (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front door indicator poor
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres heavily worn on the inner edge
both sills have general corrosion
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front discs worn and pitted
general underbody, chassis and exhaust corrosion
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit, worn on both edges, perishing and has tread seperation
offside front tyre worn on both edges, perishing, has tread seperation and has a nail in the tread
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres heavily worn on the inner edge
both sills have general corrosion
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front discs worn and pitted
general underbody, chassis and exhaust corrosion
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit, worn on both edges, perishing and has tread seperation
offside front tyre worn on both edges, perishing, has tread seperation and has a nail in the tread
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
general underbody and chassis corrosion
nearside front tyre has slight tread seperation
offside front tyre slightly scrubbed and has slight tread seperation
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
general underbody and chassis corrosion
nearside front tyre has slight tread seperation
offside front tyre slightly scrubbed and has slight tread seperation
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
rear inner sills have light corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
rear inner sills have light corrosion
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light on.
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DE52 GKU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red 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 DE52 GKU, 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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DE52 GKU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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