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YR02 DYW

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,621 mi
Last recorded52,621 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 DYW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 52,621 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 52,617 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced out sill pos inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 52,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 51,380 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 50,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 50,313 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,040 miles

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

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 47,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,006 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,898 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2017 45,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,447 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,154 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch badly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 43,149 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 41,136 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,176 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,822 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 34,822 miles

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

Nearside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,862 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 32,862 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 31,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 31,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,065 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,118 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 27,118 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,494 miles

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

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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YR02 DYW is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YR02 DYW, 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 YR02 DYW registered?

YR02 DYW is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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