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MA02 XGT

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,361 mi
Last recorded51,361 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 XGT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,361 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 50,000 miles

slight play in rear axle mount bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2017 50,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

slight play in rear axle mount bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,125 miles

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 15 Jul 2016 47,125 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,285 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 45,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,704 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,708 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 38,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,880 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheell bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 32,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,288 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 28,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,398 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 23,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,097 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 19,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,080 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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MA02 XGT is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA02 XGT, 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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MA02 XGT is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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