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MK02 VLR

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,411 mi
Last recorded54,411 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VLR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,411 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 54,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,775 miles

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

oil leaking

Fail 22 Dec 2010 43,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,967 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,699 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 32,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,010 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 18,097 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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MK02 VLR is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MK02 VLR, 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 MK02 VLR registered?

MK02 VLR is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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