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ET51 SRZ

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

108,693 mi
Last recorded108,693 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 SRZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 108,693 miles

Both nearside and offside lower vehicle body seals are corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 108,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both nearside and offside lower vehicle body seals are corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 100,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 100,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 92,848 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 92,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 91,642 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 91,634 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill and chassis within 30cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre split and perished inner edge

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,057 miles

HEAD LAMP BEAMS POOR

Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,448 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 84,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 81,545 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS IS POOR

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

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

REAR OF THE N/S SILL IS WEAK

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 81,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS IS POOR

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

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

REAR OF THE N/S SILL IS WEAK

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,477 miles

BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

COOLANT STAINS ON GEARBOX

Nearside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front FLOOR IS RUSTED AND WEAK

STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,918 miles

FLOOR SEAMS ARE RUSTED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTING BUSHES ARE ARE PERISHED ANS WORN

Fail 6 Dec 2016 75,917 miles

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

FLOOR SEAMS ARE RUSTED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTING BUSHES ARE ARE PERISHED ANS WORN

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,294 miles

Rear axle mount bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2015 74,294 miles

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

Rear axle mount bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,356 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,551 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,631 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 48,631 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 44,793 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 44,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 SRZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 SRZ, 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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ET51 SRZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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