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EO02 VXL

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,955 mi
Last recorded107,955 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 VXL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 107,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Close to front subframe mountings, hole through floor carpet can be seen (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Close to axle bush, hole through floor carpet can be seen (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats and seatbelts were not present at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,508 miles

Rear wheel arches / sills corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,508 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel arches / sills corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,763 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust front flexi damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2017 82,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust front flexi damaged

power steering fluid weap around pump - further investigation required

Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW AT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn low at inner edge (second layer)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,885 miles

nearside front arm bush slightly deteriorated.

slight corrosion under car at rear section/s.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a slight cut but not deep enough to reach cords .

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 56,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a slight cut but not deep enough to reach cords .

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,655 miles

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

Fuel filter secured by cable-ties.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,926 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,388 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear main oil seal leak

water pump slight leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,390 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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EO02 VXL is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EO02 VXL, 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 EO02 VXL registered?

EO02 VXL is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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