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FM51 PFX

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,427 mi
Last recorded84,427 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 PFX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,427 miles

Both rear inner sills are corroded but not excessively

N/s/f brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,258 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills have minor corrosion

Both rear wheel arches have minor corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,079 miles

N/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 83,908 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 83,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 83,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,559 miles

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

front discs badly corroded

n/s head lamp has poor beam pattern

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2013 83,559 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

front discs badly corroded

n/s head lamp has poor beam pattern

n/s/r tyre perished

rear number plate in poor condition

rterar brake pipesin poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,342 miles

n/s/r suspention beam bushs worn

n/s/r tyre perising

o/s/r suspention beam bushs worn

o/s/r tyre perising

Fail 11 Jan 2012 83,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/r suspention beam bushs worn

n/s/r tyre perising

o/s/r suspention beam bushs worn

o/s/r tyre perising

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,985 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 75,776 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 75,776 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 68,005 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 68,005 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres under inflated

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,294 miles

slight imbalance on fr brakes,discs & pads worn.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,614 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 33,898 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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FM51 PFX is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FM51 PFX, 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 FM51 PFX registered?

FM51 PFX is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is FM51 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 PFX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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