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MH02 HSF

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,638 mi
Last recorded118,638 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 HSF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 118,638 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,763 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 122,763 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,286 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling strut fouling brake pipe when steering is turning (2.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,320 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

heat shields insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2018 94,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability floor holed at seat anchor (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability floor holed at seat anchorage (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

heat shields insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,156 miles

Offside Rear slight running noise from wheel bearing but not rough on rotation

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,142 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 85,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 82,838 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 82,837 miles

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

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Pass 24 May 2014 78,416 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 78,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 73,415 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2013 73,408 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,917 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 67,909 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 63,338 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 63,276 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,782 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,977 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,346 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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MH02 HSF is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MH02 HSF, 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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MH02 HSF is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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