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BV02 TAU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,421 mi
Last recorded86,421 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 TAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,421 miles

offside front brake pipe rusty

rear arches rusty

rear axle rusty

sills rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2015 86,421 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake pipe rusty

rear arches rusty

rear axle rusty

sills rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2014 81,693 miles

eml on

fr bushes splitting

nsf tyre bald on edges/close to legal limit

osr arch rusty

play in strut top mounts

rusty underside/sills rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2014 81,693 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

fr bushes splitting

nsf tyre bald on edges/close to legal limit

osr arch rusty

play in strut top mounts

rusty underside/sills rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,819 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear arches rusty

rear chassis rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2012 73,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,915 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 69,684 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTY

REAR ARCHES RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS RUSTY

Fail 19 Feb 2011 69,684 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTY

REAR ARCHES RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS RUSTY

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,768 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 56,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,617 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 45,617 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,360 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,817 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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BV02 TAU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV02 TAU, 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 BV02 TAU registered?

BV02 TAU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BV02 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 TAU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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