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2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 VPN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,311 miles

Heavy engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 98,311 miles

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

Heavy engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 91,787 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear axle bushes have excessive wear

Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,898 miles

excessive play present in both rear suspension axle mounting bushes

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/f tyre worn low and below 1.6mm to inside edge

o/s/f wheel buckled - n/s/f and o/s/r slightly buckled

play present in o/s/f upper suspension strut mounting

play present to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,089 miles

Oil leak

rear axel bushes worm

Fail 20 Dec 2011 76,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

rear axel bushes worm

Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,474 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

tested in wet/snow conditions

Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside/nearside front and rear tyres wearing low

tested in wet weather conditions

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,823 miles

offside track control arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

slight damage nearside front tyre outer wall

slight scuffing offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,385 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 40,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,190 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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LS02 VPN is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS02 VPN, 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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LS02 VPN is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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