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FY02 FRL

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 FRL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,783 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor - just behind subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor - just behind subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill - next to axle bush (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

body has corrosion

engine management light illuminated

nearside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

oil leak

structure has corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,017 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,879 miles

body has corrosion

nearside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside rear brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside rear brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

structure has corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2016 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

body has corrosion

nearside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

nearside rear brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside rear brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

structure has corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,787 miles

Advise rear tyres cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 76,787 miles

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

Advise rear tyres cracking

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2014 71,539 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,539 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,033 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear mudflap insucure

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,091 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 19 Oct 2009 56,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,020 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edges.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 50,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edges.

Pass 12 May 2008 48,613 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both front wishbones rear bushs tearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear axle mounts worn

Fail 8 May 2007 34,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 34,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 27,488 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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FY02 FRL is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY02 FRL, 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 FY02 FRL registered?

FY02 FRL is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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