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SM02 CYL

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,065 mi
Last recorded62,065 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 CYL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,065 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,278 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,717 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,570 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear axle bushes slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,448 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,767 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 40,767 miles

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

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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SM02 CYL is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM02 CYL, 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 SM02 CYL registered?

SM02 CYL is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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