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VU02 ZWS

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,290 mi
Last recorded95,290 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,290 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 85,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,720 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing, but feels ok

Fail 31 Mar 2008 64,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,484 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 50,612 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 ZWS is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

VU02 ZWS is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is VU02 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 ZWS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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