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AY02 USL

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,548 mi
Last recorded90,548 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 USL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 90,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,620 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 85,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,954 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 63,345 miles

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,345 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2007 58,621 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2006 48,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 44,575 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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AY02 USL is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AY02 USL, 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 AY02 USL registered?

AY02 USL is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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