2002 Ford Puma · 1,845 MOT tests
2002 Ford Puma reliability
2002 Ford Pumas fail 42.3% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Puma years (1,845 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Pumas: 12.4%)
- 42.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Pumas: 12.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 79,207
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,845
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 8% of tests fail here (187% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Ford Puma
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.2%
- Brakes15.2%
- Lights and electrics11.4%
- Body, chassis and structure10.3%
- Seat belts and airbags8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Tyres5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 11.38%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.91%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.07%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.69%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.2%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.38%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.01%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.37%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.35%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.27%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (7.48%)
Is a 2002 Ford Puma reliable?
2002 Ford Pumas fail 42.3% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Puma years (1,845 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Ford Puma MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (11.38% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (5.91% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Ford Puma have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Ford Puma shows 79,207 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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