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EK02 YXJ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,886 mi
Last recorded88,886 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 YXJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 88,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill area rust hole and corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan around seat mount areas rust holes and corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area rust hole and corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,824 miles

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

both inner rear sills corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,026 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,951 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,985 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,401 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,407 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,964 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,818 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,818 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,055 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres are perishing on outer edges

multipul nails in off side rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,830 miles

corrosion exhaust

corrosion sills

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2009 33,829 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

corrosion exhaust

corrosion sills

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,697 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2006 18,697 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

exhaust corroded

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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EK02 YXJ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK02 YXJ, 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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EK02 YXJ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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