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SR51 KXU

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,260 mi
Last recorded104,260 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 KXU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2016 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view complete unit (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r foglight damaged but no sharp edges or white light showing

o/s/f wheel arch touching tyre

rear brake hoses corroded

rear wings corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 101,672 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ARCH. (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides main bush. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL UNDERNEATH. (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,789 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 98,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,391 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 95,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear inner and outter sill slightly corroded

Nearside rear radius arm slightly deteriorated and has slight play

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

Offside rear inner and outter sill slightly corroded

Offside rear radius arm slightly deteriorated and has slight play

nearside floor corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2012 91,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear inner and outter sill slightly corroded

Nearside rear radius arm slightly deteriorated and has slight play

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

Offside rear inner and outter sill slightly corroded

Offside rear radius arm slightly deteriorated and has slight play

nearside floor corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,872 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,761 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 66,761 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,842 miles

slight play in offside rear axle bush

Fail 8 Dec 2009 50,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,071 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 39,071 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,614 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,004 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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SR51 KXU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SR51 KXU, 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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SR51 KXU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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