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FC02 HVU

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,719 mi
Last recorded45,719 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HVU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 45,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle, several suspension components, sills rusty

Pass 21 May 2024 44,383 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres lightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

several front and rear suspension components and underside of vehicle rusty in several places

Pass 12 May 2023 43,236 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Both rear arches slightly rusty

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 43,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Both rear arches slightly rusty

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,140 miles

Inner and outer wheel arches rusty

Inner sills rusty

Pass 10 May 2021 40,780 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 40,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 39,745 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 39,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,036 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 37,945 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Fail 14 Apr 2018 37,945 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

surface corrosion to underside in several places

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,644 miles

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Fail 1 Apr 2015 33,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,324 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,946 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,077 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,815 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,597 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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FC02 HVU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FC02 HVU, 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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FC02 HVU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is FC02 HVU safe to buy?

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