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RK52 JSZ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,308 mi
Last recorded106,308 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 JSZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2015 106,308 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,027 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,797 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,797 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,315 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,475 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 52,475 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,448 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 19,345 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 19,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,842 miles

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)

front and rear wipers smear

Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,684 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 11,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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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RK52 JSZ 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 62.5%.

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 RK52 JSZ, 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 RK52 JSZ registered?

RK52 JSZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is RK52 JSZ safe to buy?

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