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ST51 VAM

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,515 mi
Last recorded91,515 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 VAM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 91,515 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at nearside rear (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at offside rear (5.2.6)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill, at rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner and outer sill, at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch showing corrosion

underside vechicle in poor condition corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2017 85,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure A B S (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch showing corrosion

underside vechicle in poor condition corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,387 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

fuel filter corroded

fuel smell from filler neck area

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at nearside front (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at offside front (5.2.6)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

fuel filter corroded

fuel smell from filler neck area

handbrake lever feels loose

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

underside vehicle in poor condition corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,665 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside vehicle in poor condition corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2014 62,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 62,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,650 miles

nearside front abs wire insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2013 55,623 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front abs wire insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,276 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 40,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,431 miles

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

both rear tyres slightley perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,605 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 32,605 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 30,942 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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ST51 VAM is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST51 VAM, 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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ST51 VAM is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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