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MH02 OLJ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,178 mi
Last recorded74,178 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 OLJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,178 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 73,129 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 73,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,865 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,861 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,953 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 68,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,488 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,382 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 64,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,912 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 62,912 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,960 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 55,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,067 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 42,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 38,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,149 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,486 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 OLJ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLJ, 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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What year was MH02 OLJ registered?

MH02 OLJ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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