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LW51 CPU

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,199 mi
Last recorded96,199 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 CPU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 93,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front floorpan near middle (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 89,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,932 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and signs of perishing to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,797 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2014 84,788 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

rust marks around n/s/f ball joint/gaiter

Fail 1 Mar 2012 81,293 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

rust marks around n/s/f ball joint/gaiter

Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,686 miles

Advise offside rear wheel buckled slightly on inner edge

Advise oil leak from back of engine

Advise slight condensation in both front headlamps

Advise washer jets partially blocked but managing to provide enough water at time of test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,686 miles

Advise offside rear wheel buckled slightly on inner edge

Advise oil leak from back of engine

Advise slight condensation in both front headlamps

Advise washer jets partially blocked but managing to provide enough water at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,061 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 77,061 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,060 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,060 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,963 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 68,963 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 63,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LW51 CPU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LW51 CPU, 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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LW51 CPU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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