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DF02 VGU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 VGU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,551 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 99,023 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight surface corrosion to rear drop sills, chassis and floor

Slight wear front engine mount

Slight wear rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,421 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight surface corrosion to rear drop sills, chassis and floor

Slight wear front engine mount

Slight wear rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,581 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs starting to corrode.advise o/s and n/s rear sections of main feed brake pipes starting to corrode.advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,568 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 89,565 miles

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 85,032 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 85,031 miles

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

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

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

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

spare missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,110 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,394 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 62,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,591 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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DF02 VGU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF02 VGU, 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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DF02 VGU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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