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MA02 OTE

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,195 mi
Last recorded51,195 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 OTE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 51,195 miles

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

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)

low on oil

Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,387 miles

advise o/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

advise rear chassis starting to corrode

advise rear drop sills starting to corrode

Fail 15 Oct 2013 35,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

advise o/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

advise rear chassis starting to corrode

advise rear drop sills starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine oil level on min

offside rear tyre weather cracking on outer side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,113 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2011 24,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,573 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 21,551 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear wheel slight noise when spun

Fail 23 Sep 2009 19,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear wheel slight noise when spun

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,399 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,920 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 12,549 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,549 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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MA02 OTE is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MA02 OTE, 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 MA02 OTE registered?

MA02 OTE is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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