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FJ02 TYZ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,102 mi
Last recorded75,102 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 75,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer chassis area . marked yellow and where brake pipe hose mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer chassis area . marked yellow and where brake pipe hose mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,891 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,748 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 69,699 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,825 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,812 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 63,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,274 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,467 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 57,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,531 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,177 miles

Off side rear tyre tread cracking.

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 51,176 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Off side rear tyre tread cracking.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,645 miles

Both brake pipes to rear hoses corroding.

Both wiper blades torn on ends.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,802 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,000 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 TYZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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