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WP02 TXT

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,469 mi
Last recorded94,469 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 TXT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 94,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside and outside edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inside edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are stepping inside edges

engine oil leak

exhaust hangers badly corroded

front brake discs lipped grooved and corroded inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,893 miles

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear chassis legs

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrrosion forming on nearside rear inner sill and offside front floor areas

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroded

power steering pipes and pressure switch damp with fluid

Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear chassis legs

corrrosion forming on nearside rear inner sill and offside front floor areas

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroded

power steering pipes and pressure switch damp with fluid

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,156 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 74,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,469 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 66,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,873 miles

general underbody corrosion

movement in n/s/f top suspension mount

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,181 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,130 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,512 miles

Coolant leak

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

OSR and NSR tyres worn on inside edge

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 46,512 miles

Coolant leak

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

OSR and NSR tyres worn on inside edge

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,381 miles

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

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

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 TXT is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TXT, 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 WP02 TXT registered?

WP02 TXT is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is WP02 TXT safe to buy?

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