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LN52 YWA

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,463 mi
Last recorded94,463 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 YWA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front wings lower mounts heavily corroded

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

underbody corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2025 94,459 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front wings lower mounts heavily corroded

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

underbody corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 92,926 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of vehicle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 92,921 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of vehicle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 88,195 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,922 miles

Front both top strut mountings becoming worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and stepped 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

varuios oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2022 86,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front both top strut mountings becoming worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and stepped 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

varuios oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,655 miles

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

Slight play, top mounts both sides of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle covered in paint

Fail 6 Jan 2020 79,647 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle covered in paint

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,599 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,449 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 79,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 79,180 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,813 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall started to perrished

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable outer covers corroded

run out on offside front brake disc

slight chassis corrosion at frant and rear

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,008 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 70,008 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

some corrosion to fuel pipe

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,676 miles

Front brake discs corroded (inner face)

Fuel Pipe corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 63,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded (inner face)

Fuel Pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,945 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded inner face

offside front brake disc corroded inner face

Fail 30 Sep 2011 58,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake disc corroded inner face

offside front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,685 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,321 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,073 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,481 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 18,952 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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LN52 YWA is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LN52 YWA, 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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LN52 YWA is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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