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FY51 SWZ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,972 mi
Last recorded117,972 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 117,972 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 117,972 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 114,708 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 114,708 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 110,147 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 110,129 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 103,074 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,331 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,328 miles

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wear suspected in rear subframe bushes.Recommend further investigation and rectification if necessary.

Pass 21 Mar 2008 61,163 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 61,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Mar 2007 43,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,020 miles

ns mirror insecure

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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FY51 SWZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY51 SWZ, 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 FY51 SWZ registered?

FY51 SWZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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