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BT02 ZVC

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 ZVC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,944 miles

Rubbing noise when turning steering wheel

Fail 22 Sep 2016 96,944 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rubbing noise when turning steering wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,225 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, rear of both front to rears

Corrosion to n/s/r chassis, n/s/r inner wing & both rear inner sills

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn

Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to brake pipes, rear of both front to rears

Corrosion to n/s/r chassis, n/s/r inner wing & both rear inner sills

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,759 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f door has damage but no sharp edges

Fail 6 Oct 2014 80,710 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f door has damage but no sharp edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,961 miles

N/s/r tyre going out of shape

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 72,961 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/r tyre going out of shape

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,861 miles

Bonding starting to let go on o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush

N/s/r & o/s/r tyres going out of shape

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonding starting to let go on o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush

N/s/r & o/s/r tyres going out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,688 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,512 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,522 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,900 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 44,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 38,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 38,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,196 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 33,164 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BT02 ZVC is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BT02 ZVC, 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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BT02 ZVC is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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