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SP02 FGX

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,395 mi
Last recorded83,395 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 FGX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,395 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

ecu light on

Fail 21 Apr 2015 83,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

ecu light on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,012 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,502 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,194 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 57,193 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,627 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise front x member and front chassis leg damaged but not likely to affect braking or steering

Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,616 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise front x member and front chassis leg damaged but not likely to affect braking or steering

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,951 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,936 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,413 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,165 miles

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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SP02 FGX is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP02 FGX, 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 SP02 FGX registered?

SP02 FGX is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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