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YL02 RCZ

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,691 mi
Last recorded103,691 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 RCZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 103,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH HEADLAMPS BADLY FADED... (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML ON...

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW OUTER EDGE... BADLY PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE PARK BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE...

OFFSIDE REAR UPPER STRUT MOUNT HAS PLAY...

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 97,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

CLUTCH SLIPPING...

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUSPENSION AND BRAKING SYSTEM....

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp Lenses Faded..

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 97,371 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKE TEST ABORTED....... (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSHES.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

CLUTCH SLIPPING...

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUSPENSION AND BRAKING SYSTEM....

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp Lenses Faded..

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,170 miles

Clutch Starting To Slip..

Headlamp Lenses Faded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steel Rim Fitted To Offside Front..

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Axle Bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside Very Corroded..

Fail 6 Oct 2020 93,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clutch Starting To Slip..

Headlamp Lenses Faded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steel Rim Fitted To Offside Front..

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Axle Bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside Very Corroded..

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,817 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Central Locking U/S. Doors Can Be Opened From Inside And Outside.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 88,817 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Central Locking U/S. Doors Can Be Opened From Inside And Outside.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,339 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,699 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, FLOOR AND INNER SILLS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 77,699 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, FLOOR AND INNER SILLS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,290 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion and rear both sides inner and outer under sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wings both sides under sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 64,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Body has slight corrosion and rear both sides inner and outer under sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wings both sides under sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,978 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 61,978 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,472 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,813 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,184 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,657 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,743 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 16,117 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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YL02 RCZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL02 RCZ, 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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YL02 RCZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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