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GX02 GCE

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,272 mi
Last recorded124,272 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 GCE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2015 124,272 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 117,623 miles

engine leaking oil

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

n/s/f wheel has two slight dents in inner wheel rim

n/s/r brake pipe to flexie hose has surface corrosion

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle near rear axle mounts

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 3 Sep 2013 112,572 miles

Exhaust system mountings corroded.

Fair amount of corrosion to rear chassis sections at rear suspension mountings, o/s poor, advise attention.

Front pads low and front discs corroded.

Main metal brake pipe and front sections of metal brake pipe corroding.

N/s/f wheel rim bent.

Outer sills corroded.

Play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,677 miles

both outer sills corroding

both rear chasses legs corroding

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush quite perished and cracking (Advise attention)

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush quite perished (Advise attention)

o/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at rear flexi hose

Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,185 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 101,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,036 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 96,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,185 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 88,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,720 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 60,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,217 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,297 miles

** Offside rear tyre is near the legal limit. **

*** Nearside rear tyre is on the limit ***

Offside and nearside front lower suspesion arm rear bushes are starting to split.

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 GCE is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GX02 GCE, 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 GCE registered?

GX02 GCE is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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