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V51 FBP

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,344 mi
Last recorded96,344 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 FBP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 96,344 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side torsion bar mounting area within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm the ply and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Inner Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,663 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 91,663 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,288 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,744 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 81,744 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,392 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

centre stop light wiring disconnected

inner wheel arch linners fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

inner wheel arch linners fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

gearbox has a oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,870 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,761 miles

Both front wishbone inner rear bushes starting to break away

N/S Front wheel has slight dent to inner rim

Fail 3 Sep 2010 34,761 miles

Both front wishbone inner rear bushes starting to break away

N/S Front wheel has slight dent to inner rim

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,538 miles

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

nearside front tyre on limits

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,069 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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V51 FBP is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc 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 V51 FBP, 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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V51 FBP is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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