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MV02 NVU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,775 mi
Last recorded140,775 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 NVU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 140,775 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 140,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,196 miles

Centre Front Lower Engine oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 133,196 miles

Centre Front Lower Engine oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 122,453 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine + gearbox

Fail 22 Mar 2014 121,061 miles

Exhaust Shield Loose at centre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 121,061 miles

Exhaust Shield Loose at centre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,524 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,385 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 113,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 102,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs scored on inside

Fail 19 Mar 2011 102,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 87,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 87,674 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,981 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 55,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,929 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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MV02 NVU 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 63.2%.

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 MV02 NVU, 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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MV02 NVU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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