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FL02 FWU

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,368 mi
Last recorded130,368 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 FWU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,368 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 116,461 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch coroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,179 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,823 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,967 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,394 miles

Front number plate damaged

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,174 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 45,174 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,243 miles

damage to offside front bumper and wing.

front number plate cracked.

near and offside front tyres worn on inner edges check tracking.

near and offside rear brake hose ferruls corroded.

offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

slight oil leak from sump and gearbox area.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,230 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 23,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,492 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 18,492 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2005 12,691 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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FL02 FWU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL02 FWU, 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 FL02 FWU registered?

FL02 FWU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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