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VA51 AKK

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AKK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 135,327 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,933 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 121,760 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 121,760 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 101,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,689 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,428 miles

front brake pads quite thin

Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VA51 AKK is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VA51 AKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA51 AKK registered?

VA51 AKK is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is VA51 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 AKK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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