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DG02 BVB

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,321 mi
Last recorded96,321 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 BVB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,321 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 91,571 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside

Fail 14 May 2020 91,458 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,403 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 89,403 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,139 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 86,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,834 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 82,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

front discs corroded inner face

Fail 25 Jul 2016 77,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front wiper split

engine oil leak

front discs corroded inner face

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,416 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,408 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,510 miles

Both sills have corrosion

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in axle bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,375 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,988 miles

O/S wiper slightly smearing

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,038 miles

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,727 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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DG02 BVB is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG02 BVB, 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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DG02 BVB is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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