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PF51 HBY

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,931 mi
Last recorded131,931 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 HBY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 131,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 121,419 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 121,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 106,117 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,602 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 89,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,570 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 73,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,736 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,540 miles

1 surface rust on brake pipes. 2 o/s/f inner cv joint leaking.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,654 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 59,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,058 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge & n/s front cuts to sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,860 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.n/s/r tyre near 1.6 mm limit.o/s/f inner cv boot leaking.surface rust on brake pipes.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 36,171 miles

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

Offside 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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PF51 HBY is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PF51 HBY, 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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PF51 HBY is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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