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DS02 LLW

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,867 mi
Last recorded134,867 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 LLW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 134,867 miles

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

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

rear chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Aug 2015 126,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded and flakeing

Fail 5 Aug 2015 126,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded and flakeing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,457 miles

o/s/r chassis flakeing

Fail 4 Aug 2014 115,200 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r chassis flakeing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 104,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,553 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 97,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,738 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 91,680 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,793 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,193 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 77,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 71,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,408 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 66,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,802 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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DS02 LLW is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS02 LLW, 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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DS02 LLW is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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