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MK52 MLZ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,834 mi
Last recorded104,834 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 MLZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 104,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,410 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,217 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 92,217 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,787 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

exhaust mounting bracket insecure - system still supported

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,967 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,208 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2013 80,180 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2012 73,381 miles

Both rear tyres showing age related cracking between treads and showing uneven wear 195/50/15 V

Fail 18 May 2012 73,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres showing age related cracking between treads and showing uneven wear 195/50/15 V

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,312 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 62,786 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 62,786 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

suspect front inner brske pad's low unable to check

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,925 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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MK52 MLZ 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 MK52 MLZ, 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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MK52 MLZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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