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VN02 FSG

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,844 mi
Last recorded98,844 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 FSG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 98,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 95,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,623 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 91,623 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,110 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 88,110 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 85,307 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 85,307 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent to both rear belt lower mounts (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent to rear axle monts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 81,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 74,051 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 73,999 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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)

Oil leak

offside front wing damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,925 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush perishing/movement

nearside wiper ends splitting

slight buckle nearside front inner rim

slight movement in both front D-bushes

Pass 4 May 2012 57,485 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

FLOOR AND CHASSIS PANELS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 11 May 2011 52,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2011 52,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 50,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,601 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 16 May 2008 42,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,346 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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VN02 FSG is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN02 FSG, 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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VN02 FSG is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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