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YL51 WJG

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,445 mi
Last recorded92,445 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

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

underside of vehicle has been freshly waxoiled and undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,016 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 92,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged FRONT BOTH SIDES INSECURE (1.6 (d))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 87,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,870 miles

Centre brake light inop

Nearside Front Upper Shocker top bush worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,736 miles

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 3 Oct 2016 75,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,884 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 66,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 66,881 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,905 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 65,903 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,923 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,732 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,182 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,483 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,049 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 41,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,645 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,365 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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YL51 WJG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJG, 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 YL51 WJG registered?

YL51 WJG is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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