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PJ51 WGA

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,690 mi
Last recorded120,690 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,930 miles

under body surface corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2015 118,879 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,072 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 117,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 114,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 109,513 miles

N/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER HAS SLIGHT CUT

O/S HEADLAMP LOOSE

O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

Fail 21 Aug 2012 109,511 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER HAS SLIGHT CUT

O/S HEADLAMP LOOSE

O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 3 Aug 2011 95,496 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 95,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,373 miles

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

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2009 71,373 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 65,269 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WGA is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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