CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ02 HVL

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,473 mi
Last recorded68,473 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 HVL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 68,473 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 68,473 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn . TRAILING ARM BUSH WORN . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 67,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,436 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 66,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,391 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 65,390 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,669 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 112,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,573 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,573 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,224 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 60,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,137 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,515 miles

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

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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ02 HVL is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ02 HVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ02 HVL?

You can check the full history of MJ02 HVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ02 HVL registered?

MJ02 HVL is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 June 2002.

Is MJ02 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ02 HVL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ02 HVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ02 HVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.