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VE02 XCH

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,785 mi
Last recorded104,785 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 XCH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

near side front wing damaged

slight play in front strut tops

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch slipping

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,595 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch slipping

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 92,593 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,244 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jun 2017 78,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,702 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight movement in rear axle bushes but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 21 Jun 2016 65,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight movement in rear axle bushes but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,141 miles

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

Tyres wearing on edges ( all)

Very slight weep from O/S/F Inner c v gaiter

Fail 1 Jun 2015 57,140 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyres wearing on edges ( all)

Very slight weep from O/S/F Inner c v gaiter

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,169 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,153 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,355 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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VE02 XCH is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE02 XCH, 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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VE02 XCH is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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