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VE51 TXV

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,417 mi
Last recorded37,417 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 TXV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2023 37,417 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,642 miles

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 34,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 34,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,891 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,076 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension upper mounts have slight play both sides

Fail 16 Jan 2019 32,076 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension upper mounts have slight play both sides

Pass 23 Jan 2018 31,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear inner & outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 30,646 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear inner & outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,115 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear inner sills & chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 30,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. done (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper blade smearing the screen slightly

rear inner sills & chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,401 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades juddering

Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,560 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers juddering

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,540 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn inner edge near and offside

front wiper blades smearing screen/juddering

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,618 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,683 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside dip beam dim

Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,917 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 17,618 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 17,618 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VE51 TXV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VE51 TXV, 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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What year was VE51 TXV registered?

VE51 TXV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VE51 TXV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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