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VX02 OAU

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 OAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2015 101,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (seat mounting area) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis'(over axle) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill closure area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (seat mounting area) (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear chassis' area & floorpan/sills areas etc

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch/inner wing areas

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 1 Aug 2014 95,502 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,950 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s drive shaft bering worn

Fail 1 Oct 2013 94,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s drive shaft bering worn

slight bind in n/s/r brake

Pass 24 Sep 2011 82,537 miles

front discs and pads are worn

both front tyres are close to limit

slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Fail 22 Sep 2011 82,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are close to limit

front discs and pads are worn

slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,156 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,148 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,590 miles

n/s/r hand brake centre clip slightly broken

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,476 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,026 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape & on 3 mm

front tyres wearing on edges

power steering pump damp with oil

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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VX02 OAU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX02 OAU, 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 VX02 OAU registered?

VX02 OAU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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