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GN02 VKG

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

87,472 mi
Last recorded87,472 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 VKG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 87,472 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,558 miles

Both front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

Both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 69,558 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Both front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

Both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 69,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f abs sensor insecure.

n/s/r brake binding.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edges.

nearside and offside rear tyre walls perishing/cuts.

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 63,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,420 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No lights fitted at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 41,750 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 138,728 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 123,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 123,997 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 104,246 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 103,960 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,195 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 84,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 VKG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GN02 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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