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HF02 XUC

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,731 mi
Last recorded115,731 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 XUC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 115,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 115,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play also bearing noisy when wheel rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 112,008 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,538 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,847 miles

Nearside Front TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER TREAD DETERIATION

Offside Front SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 104,846 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER TREAD DETERIATION

Offside Front SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly insecure

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

both front strut top mounts have some play

oil leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2017 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly insecure

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

both front strut top mounts have some play

oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,667 miles

Front brake pads half worn and front discs worn

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,462 miles

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

nearside front tyre feathering on inner edge

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,951 miles

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

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

damage to offside front road wheel

deteriation both front wiper blades

surface corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Fail 11 Feb 2014 74,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

damage to offside front road wheel

deteriation both front wiper blades

surface corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,217 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 53,939 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,189 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,663 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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HF02 XUC is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HF02 XUC, 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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HF02 XUC is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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