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SJ52 XJM

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 XJM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,612 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,388 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 73,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 67,705 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 67,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 59,654 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 59,653 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2008 51,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,939 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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SJ52 XJM is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SJ52 XJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ52 XJM registered?

SJ52 XJM is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is SJ52 XJM safe to buy?

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