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GX02 FOO

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,906 mi
Last recorded80,906 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 FOO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,906 miles

Hand brake cables corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 80,906 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Hand brake cables corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,633 miles

Bolts missing from alternator bracket

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust corroding

Front subframe corroding

Gearbox noisey

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm wear limit on outer quarter edge of tread

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

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

Offside door panel panel loose

Outer sills starting to corrode

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear axle beam corroding

Rear inner sills and chassis rails corroding

Recommend new offside rear shock absorber to match new one fitted to nearside rear

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,394 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 70,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,247 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 66,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,312 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges, offside front has cut in tread into the side wall, but no cords showing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front drive shaft inner bearing is rough

Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,318 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 44,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

interior mirror loose

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,368 miles

interior mirror loose

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,379 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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GX02 FOO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX02 FOO, 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 GX02 FOO registered?

GX02 FOO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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