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GV02 NRU

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,800 mi
Last recorded112,800 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 NRU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 112,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear lens cracked

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 112,798 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,928 miles

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 101,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 92,904 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 94,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

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

tracking on front possible cause of tyre wear.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,039 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 82,038 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,142 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,284 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside mirror slightly insecure

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

slight cracking to front tyres

some corrosion to both inner sills and offside door piller/outer sill

Fail 22 Oct 2010 69,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres starting to crack

offside mirror slightly insecure

some corrosion to both inner sills and offside door piller/outer sill

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,326 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cut to rear nearside tyre wall

Fail 15 Oct 2009 65,326 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cut to rear nearside tyre wall

Fail 21 Oct 2008 63,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to inner wheel rim offside rear

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,315 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to inner wheel rim offside rear

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering belt perished

Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,173 miles

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

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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GV02 NRU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GV02 NRU, 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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GV02 NRU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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