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ML02 XHZ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,192 mi
Last recorded104,192 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 XHZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,192 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 104,192 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axel bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,202 miles

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

cracks in both rear tyre tread

Fail 14 Apr 2015 98,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

cracks in both rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,136 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 79,418 miles

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

eml indicates a fault

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,698 miles

eml on

Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,696 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml on

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S/R tyre worn out of shape

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

Pass 1 May 2009 43,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 32,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,428 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 11,513 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 XHZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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