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VU02 WOB

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,991 mi
Last recorded85,991 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 85,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,280 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,988 miles

Ns handbrake effort much lower than normal for type of car

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,839 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,391 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,560 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,374 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,399 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 30,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 24,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,761 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 WOB is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

VU02 WOB is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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