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RX02 VVB

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,022 mi
Last recorded82,022 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 VVB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,022 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 82,009 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,844 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,115 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,611 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

n/s/f wheel damaged on inner rim

Fail 11 Feb 2009 56,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

n/s/f wheel damaged on inner rim

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,152 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2007 43,154 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 43,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 34,755 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 34,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2005 27,344 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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RX02 VVB is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX02 VVB, 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 RX02 VVB registered?

RX02 VVB is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is RX02 VVB safe to buy?

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