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VU02 AXK

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,073 mi
Last recorded99,073 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,073 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroded

rear outer arches corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 99,073 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

rear outer arches corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,485 miles

parking brake efficiency o0nly just met 17%

Fail 21 Aug 2015 87,485 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

parking brake efficiency o0nly just met 17%

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,813 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,581 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 78,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,707 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,172 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,910 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,249 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 51,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AXK is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AXK, 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 AXK registered?

VU02 AXK is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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