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YA02 BZW

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,842 mi
Last recorded124,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 BZW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,842 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,863 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner edge perishing

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 118,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 113,839 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 113,801 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 110,800 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,921 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 108,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,026 miles

exhaust in poor condition

rear axle bushes deteriated

Fail 31 Oct 2013 103,987 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust in poor condition

offside front tyre split on inside edge

rear axle bushes deteriated

Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,135 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,509 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 95,643 miles

1 nail and 1 screw in offside rear tyre, screw is not repairable if punctured as too close to sidewall

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of coolant leaks from water pump, thermostat housing and housing under coil

Fail 1 Nov 2010 95,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

1 nail and 1 screw in offside rear tyre, screw is not repairable if punctured as too close to sidewall

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of coolant leaks from water pump, thermostat housing and housing under coil

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,663 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 93,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 93,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2008 88,694 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 88,693 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,378 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 83,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 80,193 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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YA02 BZW is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YA02 BZW, 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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YA02 BZW is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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