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VN02 VBC

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,417 mi
Last recorded94,417 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 VBC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,417 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,213 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 81,347 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 78,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 69,918 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 62,793 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 58,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,701 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,027 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 VBC is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN02 VBC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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