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ML02 EFT

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,644 mi
Last recorded101,644 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 EFT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 101,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield lose

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,258 miles

Both headlight deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 97,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 84,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,905 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 79,851 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,130 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,423 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear view mirror loose.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,903 miles

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

small patches of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,243 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slight split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,240 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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ML02 EFT is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML02 EFT, 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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ML02 EFT is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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