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FL52 TWU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,814 mi
Last recorded102,814 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 TWU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 102,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,974 miles

front tyres bald,rear brake pipes corroded,fuel filter corroded,rear sills corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,718 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2017 93,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,153 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 89,052 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes have heavy corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,917 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO RUST NEAR THE REAR FLEXIBLE PIPES.

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE OSF BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO RUST.

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEATBELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,056 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO RUST NEAR THE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES.

BOTH NUMBER PLATE LAMPS STARTED TO WORK

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND HAS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

TOPPED UP ENGINE WATER WHICH WAS VERY LOW AND THERE MAY BE A LEAK AT THE NS SIDE OF THE ENGINE

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,624 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS STARTED TO WORK AND MAY NEED NEW BULBS FITTED

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,042 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 70,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2011 65,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,489 miles

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,920 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 53,920 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 23 Aug 2008 49,800 miles

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL MIN AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OSR TYRE TREAD IS VERY LOW

Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,506 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 36,506 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FL52 TWU 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 FL52 TWU, 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 FL52 TWU registered?

FL52 TWU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is FL52 TWU safe to buy?

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