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EU02 UCG

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,574 mi
Last recorded52,574 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 UCG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 52,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 50,176 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 50,112 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 47,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,007 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 46,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,641 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,187 miles

Front x2 tyres year 2006 (cracking)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,058 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,490 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,305 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,398 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,635 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,954 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 28,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,103 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,752 miles

both front tyres getting low

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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EU02 UCG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EU02 UCG, 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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EU02 UCG is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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