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NG02 KFU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,116 mi
Last recorded72,116 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 KFU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,015 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 69,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,507 miles

both front brake hoses are starting to crack

both front coil springs are corroded and are partially hidden by the inner wheel arches

both outer sills have surface corrosion

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads appear to be nearing the limits of wear

front number plate although loose is not currently insecure

nearside front tyre is slightly mis-shapen

nearside front wheel rim is damaged on the inner edge

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

oil leaks in the engine bay

steering column plastic covering appears to be rubbing against the steering wheel

Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,507 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

both front brake hoses are starting to crack

both front coil springs are corroded and are partially hidden by the inner wheel arches

both outer sills have surface corrosion

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads appear to be nearing the limits of wear

front number plate although loose is not currently insecure

nearside front tyre is slightly mis-shapen

nearside front wheel rim is damaged on the inner edge

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

oil leaks in the engine bay

steering column plastic covering appears to be rubbing against the steering wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,894 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 54,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,324 miles

both rear wheels slightly damaged inner rim

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to de-bond

Fail 5 Jun 2009 48,321 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheels slightly damaged inner rim

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to de-bond

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,194 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,450 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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NG02 KFU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG02 KFU, 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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NG02 KFU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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