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EX02 HVO

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

129,795 mi
Last recorded129,795 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 HVO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 129,795 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 129,009 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracked & perished

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 128,792 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracked & perished

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,574 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 128,219 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 128,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,083 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,473 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 127,473 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 126,551 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 125,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear outer wheel arches getting badly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 125,011 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear outer wheel arches getting badly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 119,317 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,420 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 114,200 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 111,274 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

underside rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2013 111,274 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

underside rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2012 109,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 109,436 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 107,524 miles

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

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 9 Nov 2010 105,090 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 105,090 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 102,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 102,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 99,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 96,397 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 73,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 73,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2006 60,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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EX02 HVO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 EX02 HVO, 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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EX02 HVO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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