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N9 JPA

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,601 mi
Last recorded82,601 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 JPA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 82,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,596 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2024 82,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seat base attachment (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,462 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 81,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,806 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 80,806 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 79,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,374 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 71,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,096 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,110 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,751 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,036 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 42,036 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,551 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,475 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 21,994 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,414 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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N9 JPA is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N9 JPA, 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 N9 JPA registered?

N9 JPA is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is N9 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 JPA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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