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BN02 VHX

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,256 mi
Last recorded60,256 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 VHX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,256 miles

All Brake / Steering & Suspension components underneath Car are Corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear, Rear section from Flexi-Brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/ Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear, Rear section from Flexi-Brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 59,616 miles

All Brake/Steering & Suspension Components underneath Car are Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,059 miles

All Brake/Steering & Suspension Components underneath Car are Corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,597 miles

All Brake/Steering & Suspension Components underneath Car are Corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,891 miles

All Brake,Steering & Suspension Components underneath Car Are Corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,148 miles

All Brake/Steering & Suspension components underneath car are corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 56,074 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 54,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,422 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,617 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,785 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 40,630 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)

slight distortion on nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,630 miles

slight distortion on nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,244 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,256 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 30,256 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,656 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,765 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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BN02 VHX is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN02 VHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN02 VHX registered?

BN02 VHX is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 VHX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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