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VN52 EWZ

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,955 mi
Last recorded129,955 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 EWZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 129,955 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 129,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,181 miles

Engine management light on

Body has slight corrosion

Both front brake hoses slightly cracked

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

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,142 miles

Both rear tyres slightly distorted

Vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2011 86,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres slightly distorted

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

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

Vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,524 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 69,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 53,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,749 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,949 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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VN52 EWZ 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 72.7%.

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 VN52 EWZ, 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 VN52 EWZ registered?

VN52 EWZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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