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ET02 GXO

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,126 mi
Last recorded117,126 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 GXO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 117,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill end (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 114,583 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 111,335 miles

Front Exhaust flexi

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 107,442 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 102,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 99,801 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 99,801 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,731 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 95,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,128 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,739 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)

nearside front suspension arm corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2017 89,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven offside font (3.7.B.2)

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)

nearside front suspension arm corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 84,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 84,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 78,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs inner faces partially corroded

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs inner faces partially corroded

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,892 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,658 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 61,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 53,604 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)

front no/plate cracked and deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,297 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,770 miles

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

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

crack in offside of windscreen just acceptable

Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,881 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 13,811 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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ET02 GXO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ET02 GXO, 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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ET02 GXO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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