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DN52 XUL

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,325 mi
Last recorded74,325 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XUL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2016 74,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel Buckled

Oil Low

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2015 61,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,609 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,173 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall and wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,949 miles

Advise O/S/R Tyre is worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise slight damp in N/S/F Headlamp lense but is okay.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 41,949 miles

Advise O/S/R Tyre is worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise slight damp in N/S/F Headlamp lense but is okay.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,402 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 36,402 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,698 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre slightly low

Advise O/S/R tyre has slight uneven treadwear.

Advise slight buckel in N/S/R wheel

Advise washers low on screen but are acceptable

Fail 31 Aug 2007 29,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,868 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,176 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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DN52 XUL is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN52 XUL, 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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What year was DN52 XUL registered?

DN52 XUL is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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