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ET51 DMF

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,753 mi
Last recorded104,753 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 DMF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,114 miles

both rear chassis very rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

nsf tyre on edge

Fail 19 Oct 2013 99,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear chassis very rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

nsf tyre on edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,649 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,480 miles

Inner sills and off side rear chassis leg getting rusty

Off side rear brake pipe starting to rust

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,240 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,267 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,602 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 62,536 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,123 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 49,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 35,537 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 35,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.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)

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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ET51 DMF is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET51 DMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET51 DMF?

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What year was ET51 DMF registered?

ET51 DMF is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is ET51 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 DMF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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