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WP02 ARX

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,917 mi
Last recorded87,917 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 ARX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 87,917 miles

front brake disc rusty

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2013 87,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake disc rusty

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2011 87,888 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 76,204 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 76,176 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 69,491 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly worn

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,491 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly worn

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,116 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 64,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,726 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 76,782 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fuel filter very rusty

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WP02 ARX is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WP02 ARX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP02 ARX registered?

WP02 ARX is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is WP02 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP02 ARX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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