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DS51 HVN

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,111 mi
Last recorded75,111 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 HVN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,111 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 75,111 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 71,539 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edges

slight brake bind nsr

slight play in nsf top strutt mount

Fail 9 May 2011 71,538 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edges

slight brake bind nsr

slight play in nsf top strutt mount

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,833 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 33,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,403 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

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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DS51 HVN is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DS51 HVN, 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 DS51 HVN registered?

DS51 HVN is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is DS51 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 HVN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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