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YJ02 EWA

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 EWA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 68,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 67,959 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of vehicle underside & components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension sub-frame/axle assembly offside & nearside bonded rubber mounting bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 67,954 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of vehicle underside & components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension sub-frame/axle assembly offside & nearside bonded rubber mounting bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,383 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 67,383 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,546 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 66,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch lower forward section & outer sill panel excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,814 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 65,293 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 65,293 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp & stop lamp fault (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working inoperative when position lamp is on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem excessively perished & splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,299 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 62,487 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section corroded within 30cms of front passenger seat belt & seat mountings (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section corroded within 30cms of front suspension subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section corroded within 30cms of drivers seat belt & seat mountings (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,259 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 61,259 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,023 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 52,002 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,109 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,267 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 34,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 24,460 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 21,036 miles

nail in tyre

rear boot stop light inoperative.

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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YJ02 EWA is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YJ02 EWA, 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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YJ02 EWA is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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