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LW02 MKE

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,308 mi
Last recorded73,308 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 MKE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,308 miles

Brake pedal rubber well worn.

Engine oil leak.

Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans. Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing and split. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,308 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pedal rubber well worn.

Engine oil leak.

Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans. Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing and split. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 62,684 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 May 2015 62,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2014 46,988 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim, obscurred by balance weight

rear metel brake lines corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,769 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,199 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,862 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,992 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 33,558 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,709 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,221 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 25,221 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plug repair to offside front tyre.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,959 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 20,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 20,896 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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LW02 MKE 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 76.5%.

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 LW02 MKE, 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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LW02 MKE is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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