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EU52 EPL

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,511 mi
Last recorded117,511 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 EPL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 117,511 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,049 miles

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

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

centre rear light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,316 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,570 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,616 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

alternator belt perrishing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,649 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,965 miles

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

Steel wheel rim fitted to offside front

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,424 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,579 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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EU52 EPL is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EU52 EPL, 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 EU52 EPL registered?

EU52 EPL is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EU52 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 EPL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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