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ST51 LYG

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,438 mi
Last recorded114,438 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 LYG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 114,438 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill panel corroded

Offside Sill panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 108,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 103,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Fail 12 Jan 2023 103,923 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Fail 5 Dec 2022 103,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody

exhaust mounting is detached

no engine oil on dipstick has been topped up by 1.5 liters to reach minimum level

Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Fail 3 Dec 2020 90,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear brake hose clips are missing but are still secure

strong corrosion to underbody

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody and both rear wheel arches

Fail 11 Dec 2018 78,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody and both rear wheel arches

Pass 12 Dec 2017 75,522 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,945 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 72,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded and holed within 30cm off seat frame mounting points (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded otter sill corroded within 30cm of front subframe mount point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded within 30cm of nearside mount to rear suspension mount point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded and holed within 30cm of seat mountings points (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,338 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,643 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,041 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 65,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,523 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,252 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 54,903 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,903 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 52,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,390 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,688 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 42,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,375 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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ST51 LYG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ST51 LYG, 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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ST51 LYG is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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