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NC51 KJK

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 KJK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,475 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,591 miles

Front corrosion on bottom of front wings

Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,619 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 47,611 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,453 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 45,465 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to jacking points

Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

damage to os mirror

wipers torn

Pass 29 Jan 2018 43,287 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,324 miles

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

Oil leak on engine and transmission ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear high level stop inop

Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,626 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 37,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,422 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,299 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,992 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 30,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,108 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,445 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,498 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,926 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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NC51 KJK is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NC51 KJK, 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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NC51 KJK is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is NC51 KJK safe to buy?

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