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MT51 VDZ

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,528 mi
Last recorded112,528 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 VDZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 112,528 miles

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

both side lower floor corroded

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 19 May 2016 112,528 miles

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

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

both side lower floor corroded

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2015 87,394 miles

corrosion on both lower outter sills

nearside side repeater lens missing

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,633 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 81,633 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

slight corrosion on both lower outter sills

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,391 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriated

Fail 12 Jul 2013 71,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriated

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leak

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,024 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 61,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,070 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,940 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,322 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 32,923 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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MT51 VDZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MT51 VDZ, 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 MT51 VDZ registered?

MT51 VDZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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The MOT history for MT51 VDZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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