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VK02 LDU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,425 mi
Last recorded83,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 LDU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,425 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 69,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlights output reduced

both rear tyres uneven

Fail 21 Jun 2019 61,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlights output reduced

both rear tyres uneven

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,859 miles

corrosion both rear chassis legs

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion nearside outer sill

corrosion rear brake pipe to joiner

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing brake hose on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion both rear chassis legs

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion nearside outer sill

corrosion rear brake pipe to joiner

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,018 miles

corrosion both rear chassis legs

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion rear brake pipe to joiner

offside front brake hose close to wheel on lock

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight damage nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 21 Jun 2017 57,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion both rear chassis legs

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion rear brake pipe to joiner

offside front brake hose close to wheel on lock

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight damage nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 31 May 2016 52,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,310 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2015 49,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,421 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

body has corrosion

exhaust corroded

oil leak

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 21 Jun 2014 46,421 miles

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

body has corrosion

exhaust corroded

oil leak

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,899 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,421 miles

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

advise front discs lipped and corrioded

advise rear springs rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2010 28,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise front discs lipped and corrioded

advise rear springs rusty

strong advise both rear tyres perished and split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,011 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

slight cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 19 Mar 2009 25,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

slight cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,127 miles

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

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

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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VK02 LDU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK02 LDU, 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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VK02 LDU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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