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SG51 APY

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 APY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 96,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,675 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,269 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 83,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 82,706 miles

os ns sills surface corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2012 82,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil level low and oil leak from engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 80,087 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 80,087 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

extensive under body corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,964 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 74,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,801 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 70,801 miles

Nearside Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion on under side both inner sill area

Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,199 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

lift in offside and nearside rear top strut bushes

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 66,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

lift in offside and nearside rear top strut bushes

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,969 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 45,721 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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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SG51 APY is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SG51 APY, 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 SG51 APY registered?

SG51 APY is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is SG51 APY safe to buy?

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