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NJ51 HPV

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 HPV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,548 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 101,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings flooring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside flooring (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

signs of welding nearside front /rear flooring

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,073 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,387 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2013 86,295 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,049 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 78,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 68,955 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 63,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2008 54,360 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 54,343 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,667 miles

pin hole leak in exhaust centre section

Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,116 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 37,539 miles

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

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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NJ51 HPV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NJ51 HPV, 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 NJ51 HPV registered?

NJ51 HPV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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