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VU02 ZVF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,524 mi
Last recorded109,524 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 ZVF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 109,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre tread depth below minimum requirement

Fail 15 May 2013 109,515 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre tread depth below minimum requirement

Pass 31 May 2012 102,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,467 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (Goodyear)

Nearside windscreen wiper split at one end but still clears screen. I'd recommend this is replaced before it marks the screen

Offside front close to legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge. Although this tyre still meets legal requirements I'd strongly recommend it's replaced. (Hankook 195/50R15 82V)

Offside rear tyre approaching wear indicators (Toyo)

Oil leaks from engine

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 ZVF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 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 ZVF, 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 25 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 ZVF registered?

VU02 ZVF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is VU02 ZVF safe to buy?

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