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MF02 AVD

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 AVD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 99,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fuel filter becoming corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,188 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 84,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise both front inner brake discs corroded

advise slight play in offside rear top mount

Fail 18 Apr 2012 79,155 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise both front inner brake discs corroded

advise slight play in offside rear top mount

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,631 miles

both front discs very heavily pitted on inner surface

Fail 26 Aug 2011 76,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front discs very heavily pitted on inner surface

Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,544 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 67,544 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,805 miles

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Fail 8 Apr 2009 63,805 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,326 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 55,326 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,077 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 50,076 miles

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

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

ADVISE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK WORN TO LIMIT

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

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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MF02 AVD is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MF02 AVD, 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 MF02 AVD registered?

MF02 AVD is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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