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69,995 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan corroded within 30cm of the seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear beam/axle outer bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded within 30cm of the rear suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan corroded within 30cm of the seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
All steering & suspension showing age & corrosion
Both front brake discs pitted & corroded
Centre exhaust heat shield lose
Exhaust system heavily corroded
Nearside Front Inner wheel rim buckled
Nearside lower wing corroded through but not affecting the vehicles structural integrity
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear number plate deteriorated but still readable
Rear suspension cross beam corroded
Spare wheel carrier heavily corroded
All steering /suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre perished/splitting.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe ferrule excessively corroded (to brake hose). (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside rear chassis corroded through in 2 places within prescribed area of suspension lower mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe ferrule excessively corroded (to brake hose). (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded through within prescribed area of suspension lower mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All steering & suspension components showing general age & corrosion.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses perishing/splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre defective Tyre flat, perished/split. ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
All flexible brake hoses perishing
All steering & suspension components showing general age & corrosion
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Inner wheel rim buckled
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chasis within 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All flexible brake hoses perishing
All steering & suspension components showing general age & corrosion
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Inner wheel rim buckled
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Flexible brake hose perishing
Offside Front Flexible brake hose perishing
Steering & suspension components show general age & corrosion
Vehicle structure showing general age & corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
rear wiper blade rubber split
FUEL FILTER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front C.V BOOT SPLIT BUT NOT ALLOWING THE INGRESS OF DIRT
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM TIMING END (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FUEL FILTER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front C.V BOOT SPLIT BUT NOT ALLOWING THE INGRESS OF DIRT
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM TIMING END (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box very corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust box very corroded
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EF02 VSM is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 EF02 VSM, 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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EF02 VSM is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 July 2002.
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