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VU02 ATN

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,586 mi
Last recorded59,586 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 ATN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge

Fail 9 May 2017 59,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,362 miles

Both front brake discs are in poor condition on the inner braking surfaces

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre cut on the inner edge

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around the gear box area

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads possibly wearing low.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 27,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,820 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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VU02 ATN is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VU02 ATN, 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 VU02 ATN registered?

VU02 ATN is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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