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PJ51 WFZ

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,088 mi
Last recorded75,088 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 WFZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,312 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,956 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 58,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,380 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 52,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,693 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 28,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 21,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

accident damage to n/s/f no sharp edges

Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,287 miles

accident damage to n/s/f no sharp edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 20,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,962 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 19,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,508 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,868 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 13,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PJ51 WFZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WFZ, 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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PJ51 WFZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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