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MM51 BWZ

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,511 mi
Last recorded123,511 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 BWZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 123,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2017 123,492 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure drivers seat base broken (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,954 miles

oil stains on engine.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 115,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

front brake pads worn very low

o/s/r tyre walls perished

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2014 110,981 miles

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

battery terminal loose

engine coolant leak from the top hose

vehicle body starting to corrode in several areas quite badly

Fail 29 Aug 2014 110,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery terminal loose

engine coolant leak from the top hose

vehicle body starting to corrode in several areas quite badly

Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,595 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 107,595 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 95,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

nearside read tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

oil leaking from gear selector

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,215 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 91,182 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,483 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 87,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,443 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 84,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,841 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/OUTER SILL

THE O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH IS WORN

THE O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN

THE POWER STEERING PIPES ARE DAMP

Fail 1 Apr 2008 81,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/OUTER SILL

THE O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH IS WORN

THE O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN

THE POWER STEERING PIPES ARE DAMP

Fail 19 Mar 2007 73,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,356 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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MM51 BWZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MM51 BWZ, 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 MM51 BWZ registered?

MM51 BWZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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