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SB51 XXZ

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,542 mi
Last recorded117,542 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 XXZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 117,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 117,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn armrear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 115,621 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 115,617 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 113,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 111,179 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 109,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,059 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 107,054 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 102,983 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 102,983 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2012 99,573 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 90,955 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 81,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 81,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 68,579 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 May 2009 68,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 59,361 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 59,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 2 May 2008 58,851 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake pipes - corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 47,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 47,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 36,797 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 XXZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XXZ, 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 XXZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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