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ML02 XJK

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 XJK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 101,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 101,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,687 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 100,267 miles

power steering pipe on pump.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,659 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspention arms slightly corroded.

heat shields loose.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,455 miles

suspension comonents corroded (painted)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,879 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty {painted}

Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,591 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 97,585 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 97,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,996 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 96,965 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 95,655 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 95,655 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 91,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,355 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,840 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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ML02 XJK is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML02 XJK, 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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ML02 XJK is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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