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MC51 PWF

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,913 mi
Last recorded68,913 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 PWF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 68,731 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axle bushes slight movement

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,715 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play both rear bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak on engine & gearbox ()

Spare tyre defective wheel carrier loose ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,443 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 56,443 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis near axle mounty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,261 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,665 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,088 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,088 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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MC51 PWF is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC51 PWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC51 PWF registered?

MC51 PWF is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MC51 PWF safe to buy?

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