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EF02 VUG

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,100 mi
Last recorded79,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VUG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,100 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses showing signs of deterioration. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Front exhaust flexi outer slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear beam front bushes worn, strongly recommend replacing.

Rear Both rear shocker top mounts have play.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrule corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hand brake cable outer showing signs of corrosion.

Rear Signs of corrosion to inner sills.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 79,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses showing signs of deterioration. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Front exhaust flexi outer slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear beam front bushes worn, strongly recommend replacing.

Rear Both rear shocker top mounts have play.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrule corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hand brake cable outer showing signs of corrosion.

Rear Signs of corrosion to inner sills.

Pass 18 Jul 2020 75,004 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 75,004 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,844 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 70,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,567 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,903 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,850 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,068 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 51,748 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,565 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,694 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 33,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,536 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,505 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres devoid of tread inside edges & on 1.6mm limit

rear tyres scrubbing on edges & on 2mm

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 VUG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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