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VA02 VLG

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,431 mi
Last recorded101,431 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VLG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Along centre to front of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 101,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in door shut and below passengers door (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From upper of brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Along centre to front of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,221 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 93,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side front brake rubbing slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2015 87,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,142 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,142 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,396 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perrished

Coolant over full level

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,396 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perrished

Coolant over full level

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,171 miles

rear frame bushes have play

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,535 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 61,535 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,757 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,443 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 37,508 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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VA02 VLG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VA02 VLG, 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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VA02 VLG is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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