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SB51 HLF

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,948 mi
Last recorded192,948 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 HLF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 192,948 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 192,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 184,452 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 184,451 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 169,152 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 169,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both outer sills have corrosion .

Engine management light on .

Offside front brake pipe corroded .

Pass 27 Jun 2012 159,129 miles

fuel pipe at tank corroded.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 159,129 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel pipe at tank corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 146,470 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 146,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear quarter panels and sills corroded.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 139,311 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 139,311 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm at time of test

Pass 30 Dec 2008 129,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 119,599 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 119,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge close to legal limmit.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating (spliting away from outer shell).

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge (close to legal limmit)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 100,202 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)

offside wiper blade torn at end.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 76,766 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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SB51 HLF is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SB51 HLF, 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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SB51 HLF is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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