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2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,906 mi
Last recorded103,906 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 SUV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,906 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,918 miles

OSF and NSF tyres worn on inside edges

OSR and NSR tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OSF and NSF tyres worn on inside edges

OSR and NSR tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,447 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

centre rear view mirror missing

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

oil leak

rear tyres perished and wearing on edges

slight play front strut top bushes

slight play rear strut top bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2010 92,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play rear strut top bushes

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

centre rear view mirror missing

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

oil leak

rear tyres perished and wearing on edges

slight play front strut top bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2009 88,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front lower arm bushes worn

high level stop light missing

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to make a noise

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,980 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 67,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,206 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 47,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OU02 SUV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OU02 SUV, 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 OU02 SUV registered?

OU02 SUV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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