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MT51 AKY

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,627 mi
Last recorded70,627 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 AKY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 70,137 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,453 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,891 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 68,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes at rack damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s headlight glass frosting over

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,976 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.2.6)

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

o/s/f chassis corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2018 61,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.2.6)

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

o/s/f chassis corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r floor corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,538 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroding

both rear tyres cracked on outer edges of tread

Fail 3 Mar 2016 56,538 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked on outer edges of tread

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,355 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 50,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,627 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,177 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,088 miles

front brake discs are starting to pi on there inner faces

Fail 2 Feb 2009 37,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs are starting to pi on there inner faces

Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,201 miles

both front brake discs are starting to corrode and pit on inner faces

Fail 22 Jan 2008 33,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front brake discs are starting to corrode and pit on inner faces

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,200 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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MT51 AKY is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MT51 AKY, 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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MT51 AKY is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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