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YL51 BVO

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,616 mi
Last recorded120,616 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 BVO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 120,616 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor well & sill ares (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor well including corrosion to chassis member & sill areas (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat sheild insecure on vehicle underside

n/s/f wing lower lower mounting has excessive corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 115,457 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

extensive corrosion to vehicle underside

n/s & o/s inner and outer sill areas corroded

n/s lower of wing partially insecure

n/s/r tyre has perishing within tread pattern

Fail 20 May 2015 115,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

extensive corrosion to vehicle underside

n/s & o/s inner and outer sill areas corroded

n/s lower of wing partially insecure

n/s/r tyre has perishing within tread pattern

Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,840 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs are in poor condtion

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 101,735 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs are in poor condtion

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 95,933 miles

Auxillary belt cracking

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

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

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

Oil leak

front Brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear Tyre starting to crack on the sidewall

rear Axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2012 95,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Auxillary belt cracking

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

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

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

Oil leak

front Brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear Tyre starting to crack on the sidewall

rear Axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,849 miles

Auxillary belt cracked

Both rear axle bushes splitting and weak

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted on inner face

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,063 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 81,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,715 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 64,725 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 64,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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YL51 BVO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YL51 BVO, 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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YL51 BVO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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