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EK02 USL

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,159 mi
Last recorded66,159 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 USL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

damage to nearside front corner

damaged nearside sill damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,627 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,627 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,351 miles

advise slight cracks to near side front brake flexi hose

off side rear tyre cracking on tread and wall advise to change soon

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,182 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,177 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EK02 USL is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EK02 USL, 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 EK02 USL registered?

EK02 USL is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for EK02 USL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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