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FJ02 TYV

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,547 mi
Last recorded128,547 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 128,547 miles

Font and rear wheel arches are corroded

Nearside Inner and outer sill area is corroded

Offside Inner and outer sill area is corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,692 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 127,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake effort lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 125,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,326 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 121,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 116,884 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of floor to under sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,304 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 111,580 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,475 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,255 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,251 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

rear suspension beam forward bushes, both nearside & offside cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,904 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to approx' 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside & offside rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,153 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of floor around seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of floor around seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to approx' 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside & offside rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

offside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,727 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,637 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 96,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,683 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,705 miles

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 31 Jan 2008 52,028 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,356 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 39,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,875 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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FJ02 TYV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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