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VU02 WSD

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,591 mi
Last recorded92,591 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 WSD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,591 miles

corrosion forming n/s/r sill backing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,591 miles

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

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

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

corrosion forming n/s/r sill backing

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,751 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 83,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 73,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,675 miles

slight buckle to o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight buckle to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,670 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2006 28,685 miles

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

Slight noise from OSR wheel bearing

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 WSD is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black 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 VU02 WSD, 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 VU02 WSD registered?

VU02 WSD is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 WSD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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