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EY02 VTE

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,480 mi
Last recorded132,480 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 VTE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 132,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 128,270 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 128,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 123,963 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 117,766 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 117,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,935 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have play in them

offside fog lamp damaged

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

oil leak

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 26 Jan 2013 111,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Both front suspension top mounts have play in them

offside fog lamp damaged

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 9 Jan 2012 109,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 109,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 106,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 106,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,350 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 102,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,397 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 94,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front w/wipers not clearing screen to well.

Knock on rear suspension.

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,621 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,377 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 87,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 73,689 miles

slight distortion inner edge of rear tyres

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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EY02 VTE is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EY02 VTE, 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 EY02 VTE registered?

EY02 VTE is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is EY02 VTE safe to buy?

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