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SN02 VJR

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,223 mi
Last recorded137,223 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 VJR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2016 137,223 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Traction control light on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front abs cable touching cv gater

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 127,881 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 127,881 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 117,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 117,759 miles

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

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 100,027 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 100,027 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,881 miles

Engine coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs worn

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel tank a bit damp and corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSR brake slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2010 79,973 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 79,973 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 70,159 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked

Fail 23 May 2008 59,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack

oil 3 litres and water topped up before test

Pass 23 May 2008 59,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack

oil 3 litres and water topped up before test

Pass 23 May 2007 48,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,404 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

slight front brake imbalance

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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SN02 VJR is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN02 VJR, 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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SN02 VJR is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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