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WM51 FYP

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,763 mi
Last recorded101,763 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 FYP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 101,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 100,888 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 100,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,207 miles

front subframe corroded

near side front+off side front movement in top struts mountings

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 99,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front subframe corroded

near side front+off side front movement in top struts mountings

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,209 miles

Front both wipers slightly smearing

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S AND N/S rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 96,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both wipers slightly smearing

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S AND N/S rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 88,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 83,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 83,697 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,465 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,421 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,979 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,371 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,192 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 55,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hand brake cables hanging down.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,690 miles

O/S/R tyre bald inner edge. O/S/R metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,760 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,469 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 40,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

N/S/R fog lamp N/W. Small split in O/S/F lower arm.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,458 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 31,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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WM51 FYP is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver 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 WM51 FYP, 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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What year was WM51 FYP registered?

WM51 FYP is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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