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VE51 MLF

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,453 mi
Last recorded101,453 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 MLF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,453 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,654 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,259 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 86,294 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 80,191 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 80,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,536 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,169 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 58,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,904 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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VE51 MLF is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE51 MLF, 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

How do I check the history of VE51 MLF?

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What year was VE51 MLF registered?

VE51 MLF is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is VE51 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 MLF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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