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EF51 TUW

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,845 mi
Last recorded47,845 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 47,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close limit (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel hubs covered in general corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2026 47,843 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes leeking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close limit (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel hubs covered in general corrosion

engine coolant level low

Pass 14 Feb 2025 47,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both buses ( d ring ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge plus cracking and parishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 47,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both buses ( d ring ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge plus cracking and parishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 47,111 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 47,111 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,523 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,059 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 46,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,364 miles

both front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,702 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 43,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,749 miles

coolant level low

front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,454 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 42,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,256 miles

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

coolant level low

signs of water leak but no leak found

Fail 16 Jan 2012 39,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,790 miles

o/s and n/s wipers starting to smear

o/s front lower arm rear mounting bush spilting, but no movement found

o/s front shock absorber starting to get soft

Fail 18 Jan 2011 38,789 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s and n/s front brake discs discolouring and marking up

o/s and n/s front tyre treads bald on inner edges and wearing on outter edges, but no cords exposed

o/s and n/s rear tyres outter walls very badly perished and cracked, but no cords exposed

o/s and n/s wipers starting to smear

o/s front lower arm rear mounting bush spilting, but no movement found

o/s front shock absorber starting to get soft

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,398 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres very badly perished and cracked, but no cords expsoed

o/s and n/s tyre treads bald on inner edges, but no cords exposed

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,790 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

offside front tyre inner sidewall is starting to crack

Fail 20 Jan 2009 35,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres are perished

offside front tyre inner sidewall is starting to crack

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,770 miles

offside front top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2007 28,233 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 24,157 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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EF51 TUW is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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