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VX02 OEU

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,397 mi
Last recorded84,397 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 OEU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 79,578 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 79,537 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 74,128 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 67,457 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,395 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight cracking in tread

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 58,395 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre has slight cracking in tread

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,690 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2012 50,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front bumper damaged

r/n/s tyre perished

rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 11 May 2012 50,906 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

r/n/s tyre perished

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 4 May 2011 44,849 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 44,848 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 40,695 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,369 miles

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing

front brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,070 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 27,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OEU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VX02 OEU, 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 VX02 OEU registered?

VX02 OEU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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