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SM02 FFU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,991 mi
Last recorded100,991 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,991 miles

front brake pipes have been greased

front wishbone arm bushes split slightly

o/s/r tyre is on 1.6mm (outside centre 3/4)

o/s/r wheel rim is buckled

oil leak

slight play in front top strut mounts

Pass 24 Dec 2010 100,180 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 100,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 100,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT ABS WIRES RUBBING ON LOCK TO LOCK

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,721 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 93,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 87,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2008 87,640 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slightly noisy

Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,454 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 81,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 79,026 miles

o/s hand brake just met requirments

Pass 30 Sep 2005 66,710 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 66,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 FFU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SM02 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

SM02 FFU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is SM02 FFU safe to buy?

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