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ML02 ZGO

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,778 mi
Last recorded31,778 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 ZGO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 31,778 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres badly cracked

inner and outer sills rusting

Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush showing wear

inner and outer sills rusting

rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2019 30,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush showing wear

inner and outer sills rusting

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,376 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

both rear tyres cracking

underbody rusting

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,114 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front lower arm rear bush showing wear

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2016 27,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rusting

n/s front shock absorber damp

under body starting to rust

Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,995 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush showing signs of wear

parts of under body starting to rust

Fail 20 Mar 2015 25,995 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm rear bush showing signs of wear

parts of under body starting to rust

Pass 5 Apr 2014 24,770 miles

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to show wear.

Offside rear wheel arch starting to rust.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Some parts of the underbody starting to rust.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,665 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipe to n/s rear hose starting to rust

o/s front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to show wear

under body starting to rust

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,280 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,867 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 20,867 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,538 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEX ENDS RUSTING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,423 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 12,813 miles

some brake pipes just starting to rust

Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,371 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 ZGO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZGO, 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 ZGO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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