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MJ02 VLK

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,013 mi
Last recorded48,013 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 VLK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 48,013 miles

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Fail 23 May 2013 48,013 miles

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

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 44,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 40,566 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 36,542 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 36,542 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 32,763 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 28,797 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,797 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,550 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 24,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,967 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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MJ02 VLK is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJ02 VLK, 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 MJ02 VLK registered?

MJ02 VLK is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is MJ02 VLK safe to buy?

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