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MJ02 UBY

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,138 mi
Last recorded56,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 UBY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 56,138 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both front head lights sun damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2025 55,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 55,482 miles

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

age realted surface cossorion to underside of vehicle components

Fail 18 Dec 2023 55,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill within 30cm of suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

age realted surface cossorion to underside of vehicle components

Pass 16 Dec 2022 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,743 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,561 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,209 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 51,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 49,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,543 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,535 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,756 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

both front's brake discs's are pitted

both front's tyre's are getting close to there limit's

both rear's brake pipe's are corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,676 miles

front tyre treads low on inner edges

rear brake pipes corroding close to flexible brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,477 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges low tread

Fail 25 Jun 2013 41,477 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges low tread

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,869 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,846 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,211 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 13,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,184 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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MJ02 UBY is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ02 UBY, 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 MJ02 UBY registered?

MJ02 UBY is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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