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FJ02 UBF

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,317 mi
Last recorded57,317 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 57,317 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pipes corroded

General corrosion to underside and some components

Lower sills corroded

Mil lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 57,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pipes corroded

General corrosion to underside and some components

Lower sills corroded

Mil lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 55,931 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 54,985 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside and offside front and rear inner sill under body corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 54,898 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear outer, inner sill and under body and all suspension arms, coil springs are corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,402 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 53,711 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,659 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 48,082 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 6 May 2015 48,082 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 41,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

passenger wing mirror missing

rear axle bushes split

Fail 29 May 2014 41,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

passenger wing mirror missing

rear axle bushes split

Pass 23 May 2013 34,648 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 32,744 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,347 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 19,949 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 16,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 12,751 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 26 May 2006 8,279 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 UBF is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UBF, 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 FJ02 UBF registered?

FJ02 UBF is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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