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MD02 FGO

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,167 mi
Last recorded120,167 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 FGO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 120,167 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,335 miles

both top mounts worn

Fail 23 Jan 2020 112,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both top mounts worn

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 106,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,695 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroed

Fail 26 Jan 2018 100,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroed

Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,161 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,622 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,547 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 79,547 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,436 miles

front brake disc worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,900 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discc worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,181 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,355 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,276 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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MD02 FGO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MD02 FGO, 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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MD02 FGO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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