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PJ51 KUP

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 KUP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 95,333 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 95,029 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,741 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 94,544 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 94,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 93,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,391 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 93,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,262 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 92,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 90,044 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre nailed

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 79,871 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,926 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,826 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 65,826 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 60,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,397 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 55,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,803 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 46,803 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,835 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 41,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 38,121 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,438 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 28,386 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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PJ51 KUP is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 PJ51 KUP, 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 PJ51 KUP registered?

PJ51 KUP is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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