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FD51 KJV

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,298 mi
Last recorded112,298 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 KJV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 112,298 miles

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

coolant leak

o/s and n/s sills and inner sills under car rusting

Fail 10 Feb 2021 112,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

coolant leak

o/s and n/s sills and inner sills under car rusting

Pass 10 Feb 2020 110,712 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlamp starting to diffuse

Fail 7 Feb 2020 110,711 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlamp starting to diffuse

Pass 1 Feb 2019 104,298 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,243 miles

engine misfire under load

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush noisy

no oil in engine when presented for mot test

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,043 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported in car by control pedals (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported from hid fittings (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported from hid fittings (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 77,495 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,585 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 74,577 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear and nearside rear axle rub ber axle bushes deteriorated.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear and nearside rear axle rub ber axle bushes deteriorated.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,547 miles

nearside and offside rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,547 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,226 miles

slight play in shocker top mounts.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,335 miles

slight creak from n/s/fr wishbone bush.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,144 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 50,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,393 miles

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

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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FD51 KJV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc 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 FD51 KJV, 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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FD51 KJV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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