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SM51 ZPH

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,955 mi
Last recorded97,955 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ZPH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Top suspension has slight lift

Offside Outer Body sill has large rust blister

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear lights painted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / underside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / underside (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / underside (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated and wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 90,564 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 86,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,471 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 77,471 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,288 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 60,189 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,289 miles

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

centre brake light n/w

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,633 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 54,623 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,698 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 50,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,405 miles

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO OFF SIDE FRONT OF CAR

Fail 5 Jan 2006 44,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 ZPH is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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