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ET51 SSK

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,273 mi
Last recorded143,273 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 SSK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 143,273 miles

Front coil springs corroded.

Front lower arm bushes deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 134,949 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 134,949 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)

Centre Rear brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 126,538 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 126,537 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 120,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 120,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 114,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Fail 24 Jan 2013 114,054 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,752 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing on inner and corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2011 98,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing on inner and corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge close to limit

rear n/plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Feb 2009 92,079 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,150 miles

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

rear n/plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jan 2008 71,150 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear n/plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,965 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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ET51 SSK is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSK, 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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What year was ET51 SSK registered?

ET51 SSK is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is ET51 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 SSK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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