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RJ02 HEU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,962 mi
Last recorded28,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 HEU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 28,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle heavily greased/waxed, unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 27 Jul 2026 28,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle heavily greased/waxed, unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 9 Apr 2025 28,788 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,116 miles

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

tread cracking on all four tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,503 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 19,720 miles

front wheel tracking out

Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 16,031 miles

both wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate

Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,484 miles

parking brake lever comes up high

rattle from front of engine?

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,571 miles

parking brake lever comes up high

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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RJ02 HEU 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 92.3%.

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 RJ02 HEU, 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

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What year was RJ02 HEU registered?

RJ02 HEU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is RJ02 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ02 HEU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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