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FJ02 GXR

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,027 mi
Last recorded138,027 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GXR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,027 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 135,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracked on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2014 131,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2013 127,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 121,861 miles

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

n/s abs wire close to rack gaiter

Pass 9 Sep 2011 110,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

ns in car adj n/w hlight # coolant hose rubbing on body # pas pipes rust # nsf abs loom insecure # body slight rust #

Pass 19 Aug 2010 97,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,655 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,328 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 52,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,832 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 33,832 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,146 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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FJ02 GXR is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ02 GXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ02 GXR registered?

FJ02 GXR is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is FJ02 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 GXR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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