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VE51 MLN

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 MLN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear both sides axle bushes has slight play

rear both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion light corrosin around rear box section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion around rear box section (6.1.B.2)

oil and coolant leaks

Fail 16 Jan 2016 85,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion light corrosin around rear box section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion around rear box section (6.1.B.2)

oil and coolant leaks

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,952 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,538 miles

both front sidelights slightly diferent strengths

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,149 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 37,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level below min

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm, 195 50 r15 82 v

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

oil level below min

power steering pump leaking slightly from seal

side to side movement in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level below min

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm, 195 50 r15 82 v

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

oil level below min

power steering pump leaking slightly from seal

side to side movement in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,850 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 12,042 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 MLN is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MLN, 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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VE51 MLN is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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