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SO51 OES

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,265 mi
Last recorded94,265 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 OES
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,265 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres x2 have inner edge wear

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 83,604 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,840 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,869 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,865 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 57,219 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 57,219 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,917 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 54,913 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s front tyre word on inner tread

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,982 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 51,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,525 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 46,525 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,154 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SO51 OES is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SO51 OES, 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 SO51 OES registered?

SO51 OES is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is SO51 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 OES shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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