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MF02 BPO

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,913 mi
Last recorded117,913 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 BPO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,913 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 117,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,774 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,300 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 91,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,275 miles

Advise slight lift in the front and rear upper strut mounting bearings when the suspension isnt under load

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust front pipe flex is deteriorated

rear nearside service brake and parking brake recording a slightly low reading ,may require adjustment or repair

slight oil leak starting on the engine area

Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,275 miles

Advise slight lift in the front and rear upper strut mounting bearings when the suspension isnt under load

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust front pipe flex is deteriorated

rear nearside service brake and parking brake recording a slightly low reading ,may require adjustment or repair

slight oil leak starting on the engine area

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 69,100 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,138 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,136 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,182 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 53,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,553 miles

alternator belt cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2009 46,553 miles

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

alternator belt cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,876 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,510 miles

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

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

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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MF02 BPO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF02 BPO, 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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MF02 BPO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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