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M40 OAR

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,177 mi
Last recorded58,177 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 OAR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,950 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 38,941 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,514 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 27,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,151 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 24,148 miles

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

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

FLAT SPOT ON L/H/R TYRE TREAD AND WALLS CRACKING.

FLAT SPOT ON R/H/R TYRE TREAD PLUS NAIL AND WALLS CRACKING.

POSSIBLE LEAK AROUND WATER PUMP?

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED.

SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H/F TOP STRUT MOUNTING.

Pass 15 May 2007 18,434 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 18,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2006 11,890 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)

Fail 15 May 2006 11,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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M40 OAR is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M40 OAR, 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 M40 OAR registered?

M40 OAR is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is M40 OAR safe to buy?

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