MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
both inner sills corroding
both rear axle bushes have play
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
O/S/R wheel arch slight corrosion
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil springs corroded
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
O/S/R wheel arch slight corrosion
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil springs corroded
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FX02 VLH is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 FX02 VLH, 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 FX02 VLH registered?
FX02 VLH is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 March 2002.
Is FX02 VLH safe to buy?
The MOT history for FX02 VLH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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