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DX02 KBZ

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

108,017 mi
Last recorded108,017 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 KBZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 108,017 miles

front brake pipes nearside and offside corroded

front light lenses weathered

inner and outer sills corroded nearside and offside

offside front wishbone rear bushe separating

rear arches corroded

rear axle bushes perished

rear brake pipes nearside and offside corroded

small cut offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 May 2018 103,114 miles

both rear arches corroded

nearside inner sill rear corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 3 May 2018 103,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear arches corroded

nearside inner sill rear corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 10 Apr 2018 102,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

rear arches corroded both sides

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,669 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 94,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 94,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Apr 2016 85,598 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,598 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 84,003 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR SILENCER (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,625 miles

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

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

back box heavily coroded hanger missing

Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

back box heavily coroded hanger missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,817 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 48,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,221 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 45,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2009 43,685 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,239 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,964 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 39,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 35,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DX02 KBZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DX02 KBZ, 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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DX02 KBZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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