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V555 NSA

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

119,853 mi
Last recorded119,853 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 NSA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 119,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear chassis rusted

both rear wheel arches rusted

some of underside heavily undersealed

underside and chassis rusted in places

Fail 26 Nov 2025 119,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear chassis rusted

both rear wheel arches rusted

underside and chassis rusted in places

Pass 13 May 2024 117,826 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in both front upper suspension mounts

vehicle underside corroded and covered in paint

Fail 29 Apr 2024 117,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in both front upper suspension mounts

vehicle underside corroded and covered in paint

Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in top mounts

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,398 miles

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

oil leak on engine

play in suspension top mounts

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2021 111,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

oil leak on engine

play in suspension top mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,060 miles

Corrosion on underside, heavily undersealed

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 109,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chassis leg corroded

Offside Parking brake little or no effort

Pass 20 May 2019 101,348 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 101,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,764 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,541 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 82,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 82,464 miles

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

Emissions not tested no oil in engine/engine misfire. (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both axle bushers (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Eml light on.engine has misfire.

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,554 miles

Cannot fully inspect brake pipes due to grease.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside front

Fail 30 Nov 2015 73,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Cannot fully inspect brake pipes due to grease.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside front

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,870 miles

brake pipes covered in copper grease

noise from altenator area

slight condensation to both headlights

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

slight engine oil leak

slight surface corrosion both outer sills

Fail 26 Nov 2014 67,870 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pipes covered in copper grease

slight condensation to both headlights

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

slight engine oil leak

slight surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,165 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 63,165 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,939 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,068 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,092 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 43,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,839 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 38,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,329 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 24,382 miles

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

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

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

advise off side rear bleed screew broken no fluid loss

advise screen top tint

Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,382 miles

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

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

advise off side rear bleed screew broken no fluid loss

advise screen top tint

Pass 5 Sep 2005 15,660 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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V555 NSA is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 V555 NSA, 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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V555 NSA is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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