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EF51 HGC

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,591 mi
Last recorded152,591 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 HGC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 152,591 miles

Exhaust noisy close to fail criteria (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear damp inside lamp

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake effort just met n/s118kg lock o/s64kg =16%

Fail 19 Jan 2024 152,563 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy close to fail criteria (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear damp inside lamp

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake effort just met n/s118kg lock o/s64kg =16%

Pass 23 Dec 2022 146,490 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel arch areas rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2022 146,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

offside and nearside rear wheel arch areas rusty

Fail 7 May 2019 146,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Both front (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Offside inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 127,553 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,125 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak in engine bay ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 112,110 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak in engine bay ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,734 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 107,733 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SEAT MOUNT AREA. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR SEAT (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,887 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside and nearside inner sills rusty

offside front shocker weak

Pass 16 May 2014 91,357 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2014 91,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 83,299 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 78,725 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 78,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brakes out of balance due to front discs

Pass 9 May 2011 71,565 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2011 71,565 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,917 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake pipes corroding

rear of inner door sills beginning to corrode

Fail 16 Jul 2010 65,917 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake pipes corroding

rear of inner door sills beginning to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,534 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jul 2008 54,887 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 47,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,262 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,180 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 37,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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EF51 HGC is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF51 HGC, 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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EF51 HGC is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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