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EJ02 VSZ

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,951 mi
Last recorded78,951 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 78,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 77,610 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 73,676 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 73,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 66,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 66,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 63,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 23 May 2011 63,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 17 May 2010 61,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre surface cracks

Pass 22 May 2009 60,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 60,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,768 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,768 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 42,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 33,198 miles

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

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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EJ02 VSZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ02 VSZ, 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 EJ02 VSZ registered?

EJ02 VSZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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