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SC02 BJE

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 BJE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 94,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,138 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 82,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,612 miles

Central bracket broken off exhaust , held in place with clip

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2020 68,630 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside, near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front driveshaft inner bearing noisey

Offside Front inner cv boot slight seepage past clip

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside, near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2020 68,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside, near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front driveshaft inner bearing noisey

Offside Front inner cv boot slight seepage past clip

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside, near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,913 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 49,911 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,328 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 45,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Some cracking on the tyre wall

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 42,915 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 42,914 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 40,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 37,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 37,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 36,367 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 36,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 35,336 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 35,336 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,664 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 21,027 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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SC02 BJE is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC02 BJE, 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 SC02 BJE registered?

SC02 BJE is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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