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R20 NBJ

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,099 mi
Last recorded38,099 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 38,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 36,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,806 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 36,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,578 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,425 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,103 miles

n/s rear wheel buckled slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,095 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,797 miles

Both front lower suspension arm,rear bushes splitting

Pass 25 Nov 2012 35,689 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,263 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,448 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,388 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 28,388 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,415 miles

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

minor oil leak rocker cover gasket

Fail 18 Dec 2008 24,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

minor oil leak rocker cover gasket

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,095 miles

brake fluid level above max

slight oil leak, poss rocker cover gasket

Fail 10 Dec 2007 20,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake fluid level above max

slight oil leak, poss rocker cover gasket

Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,488 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 14,066 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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R20 NBJ 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 86.4%.

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 R20 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R20 NBJ?

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What year was R20 NBJ registered?

R20 NBJ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is R20 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 NBJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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