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GU02 STX

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,318 mi
Last recorded126,318 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 STX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 126,318 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2025 123,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 123,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,504 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2023 119,666 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust hanger corroded off

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Underside chassis and components showing general corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2023 119,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust hanger corroded off

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Underside chassis and components showing general corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis extensions , offside front floor/chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and rear inner wheel arches corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

outer floor rails and sill previous repairs corroding and getting weak

Fail 21 Jan 2022 117,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis extensions , offside front floor/chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and rear inner wheel arches corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

outer floor rails and sill previous repairs corroding and getting weak

Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,379 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,378 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leaking from power steering system possible pipe corroded ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge this tyre is starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine wet with oil ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 115,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leaking from power steering system possible pipe corroded ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge this tyre is starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine wet with oil ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 115,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,635 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 110,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2018 106,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle support bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust corroded on joints

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pump to steering rack (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge New tyre rqd (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail rear of sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Both tyres misshaped on inner tread area

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arches on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above axle support mountings on both sides (2.4.A.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 101,370 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating and wearing uneven

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear inner rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

front chassis extensions corroding

outer floor rails and sills corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner faces of front brake discs pitted

oil leak

slight play in both rear axel mounting bushes

Fail 20 Jan 2016 95,613 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner faces of front brake discs pitted

oil leak

slight play in both rear axel mounting bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,768 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,291 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 85,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,068 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,508 miles

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

rear axle bushes signs of play

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 73,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 69,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,153 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,948 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 56,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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GU02 STX is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 GU02 STX, 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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GU02 STX is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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