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M4 BLR

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,759 mi
Last recorded70,759 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 BLR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,759 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 70,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,930 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 62,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

front pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,290 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance 35%

Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance 35%

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,866 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 47,866 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,047 miles

o/s/front seat belt slow to return

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front lower arms bushes just starting to debond

Pass 31 Jan 2009 26,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,772 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 12,846 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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M4 BLR is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M4 BLR, 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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M4 BLR is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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