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ME02 KAT

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,155 mi
Last recorded103,155 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 KAT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 103,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside axel beam bushes worn has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake calipers spring retainer clips missing !!!!!

heat shield insecure underside

Fail 25 Sep 2018 103,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling tyre on a lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside axel beam bushes worn has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake calipers spring retainer clips missing !!!!!

heat shield insecure underside

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 75,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 78,525 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,959 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2014 70,959 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,708 miles

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

surface corrosion around rear wheel archs

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,104 miles

oil filler cap missing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 62,012 miles

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

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

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,123 miles

corosion to centre exhaust section

corosion to front suspension components

damage to n/s/r reflecter

front and rear number plates deteriating

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

piece of metal in o/s/r tyre

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 10 Aug 2011 56,123 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

piece of metal in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corosion to centre exhaust section

corosion to front suspension components

damage to n/s/r reflecter

front and rear number plates deteriating

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 49,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 39,749 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f lower arm inner bush perishing

rear exh box rusting

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,749 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f lower arm inner bush perishing

rear exh box rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,970 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 31,970 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,057 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,997 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 17,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 13,642 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ME02 KAT 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 54.5%.

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 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 ME02 KAT, 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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ME02 KAT is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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