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VN02 VAO

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,511 mi
Last recorded37,511 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 VAO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 37,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,077 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 36,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 35,341 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 34,354 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 34,328 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 30,843 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 25,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,914 miles

both front wishbones and front suspension cradle showing corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,662 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,197 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,042 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,273 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,993 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,726 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush lifting

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,396 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 4,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 3,996 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 VAO is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VN02 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN02 VAO registered?

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

Is VN02 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN02 VAO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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