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FH51 JGX

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,281 mi
Last recorded72,281 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 JGX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,281 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 72,281 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,359 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,353 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2018 65,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Strong advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,376 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Nearside rear tyre tread stepped

Rear axle bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play

Rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Feb 2017 62,376 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Nearside rear tyre tread stepped

Rear axle bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,076 miles

Both rear tyres stepped inner edge and perished slightly

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,677 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 54,677 miles

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres stepped inside edges and perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,422 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 48,422 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,180 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 45,180 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011

Front discs worn

Front pads next service

Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,041 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 34,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,863 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,421 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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FH51 JGX is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH51 JGX, 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 FH51 JGX registered?

FH51 JGX is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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