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OV02 TBO

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,337 mi
Last recorded72,337 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 TBO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 72,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 72,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill riser areas small rust holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,611 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 65,983 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,998 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Fail 18 May 2021 63,710 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2020 61,792 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 59,439 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 57,001 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 53,576 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 51,525 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 51,089 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,327 miles

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres slight wear at inner edges

Pass 22 May 2012 45,071 miles

fluid leaks from lower engine area

Pass 17 May 2011 41,964 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,138 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 36,206 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 33,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,877 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,548 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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OV02 TBO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OV02 TBO, 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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OV02 TBO is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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