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FJ02 TXV

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,923 mi
Last recorded62,923 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 TXV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 62,923 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Very bad corrosion to end of sill, on the rear beam suspension mounting. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,980 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 60,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,147 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 59,147 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,730 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,690 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,560 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 30,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,376 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 28,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TXV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ02 TXV, 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

How do I check the history of FJ02 TXV?

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What year was FJ02 TXV registered?

FJ02 TXV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FJ02 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 TXV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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