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VN02 BFE

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,726 mi
Last recorded129,726 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 BFE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,726 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 129,726 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2013 113,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front suspension components and areas corroding.

rear suspension components and areas corroding.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,642 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 78,642 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,181 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 57,624 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edge

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

Pass 17 May 2006 47,310 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil level below min.topped up before mot carryed out.

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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VN02 BFE is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VN02 BFE, 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 VN02 BFE registered?

VN02 BFE is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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