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EF51 VHU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,590 mi
Last recorded89,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VHU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,590 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,436 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,529 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,770 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 71,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 66,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,863 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,858 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

un able to check roughness of n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,352 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 27,321 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,406 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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EF51 VHU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF51 VHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 VHU registered?

EF51 VHU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is EF51 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 VHU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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