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PE02 RVF

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 RVF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 100,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 100,139 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise exhaust flexi damaged. advise park brake lever reserve travel.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,095 miles

advise underbody and susp comp corrossion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,624 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 83,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Braking system leaking pipe leaking corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,323 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise nsf seat belt frayed

advise osf and nsf tyres inner edges worn

Fail 1 Feb 2017 78,320 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner floor , chassis (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise nsf seat belt frayed

advise osf and nsf tyres inner edges worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,307 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 74,306 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,739 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 68,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,775 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 57,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

slight corrosion around rear axle mountings nearside & offside

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,179 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 54,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 51,239 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 51,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,018 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,661 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,557 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 32,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers indicate change req.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,777 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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PE02 RVF is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PE02 RVF, 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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PE02 RVF is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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