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RX02 PAO

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 PAO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 102,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,789 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 98,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge on 2m/m

Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,415 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,590 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 92,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,263 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 78,935 miles

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

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

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

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

off and near side front to rear metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

off side front, near side front and off side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,935 miles

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

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

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

off and near side front to rear metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

off side front, near side front and off side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,383 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

off and near side fornt brake discs show wear/lip.

off and near side front to rear metal brake pipes show corrosion.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side front, near side front and off side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamintaion.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

near side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

off and near side front tyres tread show low depth.

off side rear suspension strut top mounting shows play.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 70,073 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

off and near side front tyres tread show low depth.

off side rear suspension strut top mounting shows play.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,170 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,665 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 48,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,506 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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RX02 PAO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RX02 PAO, 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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RX02 PAO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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