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FB51 FMG

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,063 mi
Last recorded76,063 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 FMG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2019 76,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill close to trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor close to drivers seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery earth terminal loose and packed with tin foil (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened under bonnet linkage has slight play (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine coolant below minimum level

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,877 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 65,877 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corrode (hole) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,097 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 65,095 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,826 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,222 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,858 miles

osr tyre perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,924 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 50,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,735 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 48,735 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,214 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 46,207 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,486 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 40,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,863 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 34,793 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 27,805 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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FB51 FMG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FB51 FMG, 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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FB51 FMG is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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