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SM51 EZP

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,247 mi
Last recorded112,247 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 EZP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,247 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

body corrosion cosmetic

brake pipe corrosion

front number plate been hit

osr tyre worn inner edge

pas leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 95,801 miles

pas leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf lower arm rear bush worn

two front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,801 miles

nsf lower arm rear bush worn

pas leak

two front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,120 miles

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f inner tyre tread slightly wearing

Pass 2 Apr 2010 83,229 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 82,897 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 82,897 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,294 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres unevenly worn on insides

exhaust heatshields poor

o/s/r brake pipe clip broken

puncture n/s/f and tyre poor 195/50r15 p6000v

slight dampness on power steering pipe

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r top mount

Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,522 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 75,336 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2006 58,338 miles

both front tyres low on inside edge and 2-3mm depth across tread

both rear axle bushes split but not to excess

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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SM51 EZP is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey 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 SM51 EZP, 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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SM51 EZP is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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