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SW02 PZX

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

53,277 mi
Last recorded53,277 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 PZX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 53,237 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended nearside, rear axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended offside, rear axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn bald on inner edges

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,562 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2014 43,055 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 May 2014 43,055 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,608 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,387 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 34,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front discs heavily worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 32,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front discs heavily worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,956 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 29,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,623 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 23,623 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,536 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 20,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,148 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 17,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SW02 PZX is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SW02 PZX, 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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SW02 PZX is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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