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HF52 AKG

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,027 mi
Last recorded92,027 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 AKG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2017 92,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,354 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in parts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules in parts and cotted (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in parts and cotted (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps have condensation in them (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,635 miles

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

Oil leak all underside of engine wet

Rear outer and inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 84,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak all underside of engine wet

Rear outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,319 miles

slight corrosion brake pipes and components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,855 miles

rear axle beam bushes starting to split

Fail 20 Sep 2011 39,855 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear axle beam bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,414 miles

all 4 wheels slightly buckled

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,048 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,037 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 48,025 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,743 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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HF52 AKG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HF52 AKG, 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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HF52 AKG is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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