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EF02 VSM

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,995 mi
Last recorded69,995 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VSM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,995 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 69,992 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,714 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 60,714 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 55,420 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 55,361 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 52,701 miles

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))

Fail 12 May 2022 52,701 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,747 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 50,747 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 48,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,343 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 46,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,528 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 43,497 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,019 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 41,013 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,493 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 38,446 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,014 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,718 miles

Rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 33,718 miles

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

Rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,078 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,818 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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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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