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ND02 VFT

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,272 mi
Last recorded102,272 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND02 VFT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2016 102,272 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Interior mirror not fitted

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,269 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 96,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,323 miles

front flexi pipe in poor condition

front suspension corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 18 Nov 2014 90,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front flexi pipe in poor condition

front suspension corroded

fuel filter rusty

fuel pipes rusty

general under body corrosion

rear axle bushes worn

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 2 May 2014 87,997 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 87,997 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 81,518 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,375 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 73,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,431 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,203 miles

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

handbrake has freeplay

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,460 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2008 45,696 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,817 miles

both ns + os rear tyres have cuts in side walls not deep enough to show cords

osr mud flap close to fouling tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,803 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ND02 VFT 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 61.1%.

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 ND02 VFT, 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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ND02 VFT is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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