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WG51 MTV

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 MTV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 79,412 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 74,342 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre ageing

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 74,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre ageing

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 74,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 71,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,682 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 67,652 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,261 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 62,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 57,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,974 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 50,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,088 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,971 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,625 miles

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

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

hole in offside rear inner wheel arch near brake flexible bracket

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 36,335 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,412 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 32,061 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 28,554 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,185 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 21,433 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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WG51 MTV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WG51 MTV, 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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WG51 MTV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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