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P31 ACM

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 ACM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 123,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort lower than expected

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 118,588 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 113,493 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,249 miles

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

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 102,851 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 102,851 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 98,032 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 98,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 91,797 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 91,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,700 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 86,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,417 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 79,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 71,368 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 71,368 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 56,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 48,339 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,793 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,515 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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P31 ACM is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P31 ACM, 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 P31 ACM registered?

P31 ACM is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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