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YN02 UPZ

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,921 mi
Last recorded105,921 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 UPZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,921 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,612 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 12 Feb 2015 100,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Unable to tilt drivers seat

both front tyres worn on inner edge

center brake light in op

Fail 10 Feb 2014 95,568 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Unable to tilt drivers seat

both front tyres worn on inner edge

center brake light in op

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,970 miles

slight movement in offside rear axel bush

Fail 21 Feb 2013 89,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight movement in offside rear axel bush

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,152 miles

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,400 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

gearbox oil leak.

nearside rear tyre badly perished.

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge and perished.

power steering pump slightly damp.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,629 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,095 miles

cracking / perrishing on nearside rear tyre wall

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge no cord showing at test

Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,562 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,712 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 48,712 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 28,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,882 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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YN02 UPZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YN02 UPZ, 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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YN02 UPZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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