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PN52 GXR

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,870 mi
Last recorded71,870 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 GXR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,870 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside inner sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside front tyre is wearing on both edegs bad

Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,870 miles

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

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

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

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

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside inner sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside front tyre is wearing on both edegs bad

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 62,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 52,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 52,848 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,088 miles

slight corrosion offside rear and nearside rear chassis members

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,652 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 12,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,129 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 11,129 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PN52 GXR is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PN52 GXR, 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 PN52 GXR registered?

PN52 GXR is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is PN52 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN52 GXR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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