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P31 UMA

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,671 mi
Last recorded50,671 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 UMA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 50,671 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 49,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,720 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,470 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 48,470 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 39,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,849 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,070 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,419 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,536 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,061 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 UMA is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P31 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

P31 UMA is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is P31 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 UMA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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