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GN02 AKU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,397 mi
Last recorded157,397 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 AKU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 157,397 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside and Nearside lower sill panels corroded

Offside rear chassis area has been repaired by welding and undersealed.

corrosion underside

power steering pump worn

Fail 14 Feb 2017 157,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported due to corrosion to chassis (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside and Nearside lower sill panels corroded

power steering pump worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,563 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

corrosion underside

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 147,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

corrosion underside

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,280 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn down on the inner shoulder

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 132,030 miles

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

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

Both number plates deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn down on the inner shoulder

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

full size spare wheel fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

Fail 26 Feb 2013 92,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,959 miles

floors, sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to rust

front/ rear number plates starting to discolour

fuel filter starting to rust

nearside front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bush starting to crack/ wear

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside rear tyre tread wearing on edges

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear top suspension mountings slight movement

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2012 75,959 miles

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

floors, sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to rust

front/ rear number plates starting to discolour

fuel filter starting to rust

nearside front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bush starting to crack/ wear

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear top suspension mountings slight movement

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,580 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear top suspension mountings slight movement

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2011 72,547 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear top suspension mountings slight movement

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,012 miles

floors, chassis, sills and rear wheel arches starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

nearside front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside rear top suspension mounting slight movement

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,386 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front number plate starting to discolour

metal brake unions starting to rust

offside rear top suspension mounting slight movement

ofside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread wearing low on inner edge

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,990 miles

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

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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GN02 AKU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GN02 AKU, 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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GN02 AKU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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