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YJ02 MXR

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,205 mi
Last recorded103,205 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 MXR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,205 miles

N/S & O/S Outer Sills rusty & corroded not holed

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Under body corroded not holed

Fail 20 Apr 2017 103,205 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S REAR (2.6.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S FRONT CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S FRONT CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S REAR CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating Discs corroded (3.7.B.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort O/S Rear low effort (3.7.B.5a)

N/S & O/S Outer Sills rusty & corroded not holed

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Under body corroded not holed

Pass 6 May 2016 99,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 99,250 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,908 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 89,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,724 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 68,906 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,721 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 50,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,399 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,306 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,091 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 26,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,394 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 23,394 miles

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

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

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 MXR is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MXR, 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 YJ02 MXR registered?

YJ02 MXR is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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