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LV02 XBC

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

38,961 mi
Last recorded38,961 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 XBC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 38,961 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 38,847 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,652 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 37,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 37,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 37,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 36,740 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 34,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 32,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 30,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2013 26,203 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 26,203 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 24,349 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 May 2011 22,433 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 22,433 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 18 May 2010 20,611 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 May 2009 18,907 miles

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

both rear top mounts have play.

Pass 27 May 2008 16,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 14,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,008 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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LV02 XBC is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LV02 XBC, 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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What year was LV02 XBC registered?

LV02 XBC is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is LV02 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 XBC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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