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FX02 GBF

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,038 mi
Last recorded100,038 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 GBF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 100,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within 30cm of any prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Dec 2019 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within 30cm of any prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 92,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 81,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,214 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear archs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 71,214 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both rear archs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,343 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 68,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,672 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,940 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,091 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,031 miles

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

front brake discs corroded, advise

p.a.s pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 10,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 9,151 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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FX02 GBF is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc 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 FX02 GBF, 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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FX02 GBF is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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