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FJ52 UAK

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,026 mi
Last recorded43,026 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 UAK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,087 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 40,999 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 40,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,121 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 39,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge and cracks on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light inop.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 37,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge and cracks on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light inop.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 35,822 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 35,820 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,984 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 33,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 322,278 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

center brake light inop

Fail 24 Oct 2014 32,272 miles

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

195/50/15

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

center brake light inop

cracks in o/s/f tyre on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,250 miles

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have cracks in side walls

Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,981 miles

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

slight corrosion on handbrake cables

Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,773 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,024 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 18,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,638 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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FJ52 UAK is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FJ52 UAK, 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 FJ52 UAK registered?

FJ52 UAK is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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