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LW52 FUM

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 FUM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,833 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front cut side wall

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount to floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

both sills covers fitted corrosion both outer sills

Fail 15 Nov 2016 87,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front cut side wall

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount to floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

both sills covers fitted corrosion both outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,041 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill and chassis near axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,906 miles

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

fully undersealed under car and sideskirts fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,906 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyre inner walls have several small splits

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,215 miles

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

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

corrosion under car /inner sills both sides/floor ns os/

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,629 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,984 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,637 miles

rear beam bushes in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,381 miles

slight leak inner driveshaft boots

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,472 miles

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

floor getting corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,471 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

floor getting corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm heavily cracked

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,444 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 29,441 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,552 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LW52 FUM is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc 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 LW52 FUM, 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 LW52 FUM registered?

LW52 FUM is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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