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AO02 ADV

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,755 mi
Last recorded92,755 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ADV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,628 miles

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

o.s rear bearing noise

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,064 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 81,064 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,309 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,999 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 65,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,454 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both registration plates do not display suppliers postcode - making them illegal

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush - bonding parting

rise and fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both registration plates do not display suppliers postcode - making them illegal

rise and fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

Pass 28 May 2008 58,837 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 50,449 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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AO02 ADV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO02 ADV, 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 AO02 ADV registered?

AO02 ADV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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