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VN02 UZX

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,886 mi
Last recorded108,886 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 108,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 108,869 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge and cracking on outer edge

both rear tyres worn low 2mm

engine wet with oil

Pass 9 Jun 2018 105,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror missing ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2018 105,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror missing ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,871 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

front sub frame corroded

fuel smell , unable to locate

nearside and offside front suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 100,869 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

front sub frame corroded

fuel smell , unable to locate

nearside and offside front suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 98,593 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 96,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 96,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 95,087 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 93,191 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 91,318 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 86,738 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 86,738 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel filter heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Lower 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)

O/S and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 79,954 miles

Fuel filter rusty

Pass 15 May 2009 73,737 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 67,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 62,208 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 54,532 miles

drive shaft seal is leaking

front brake discs are worn

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 UZX is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UZX, 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 UZX registered?

VN02 UZX is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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