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PL51 KPG

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,664 mi
Last recorded112,664 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 KPG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,664 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,309 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 109,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,767 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,405 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 93,128 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,804 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,321 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 72,503 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,503 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,229 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 66,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,493 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2008 46,063 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,186 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 33,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 27,264 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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PL51 KPG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PL51 KPG, 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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PL51 KPG is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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