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VX52 GZS

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,458 mi
Last recorded134,458 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 GZS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 134,458 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake hose deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 9 Jun 2016 134,304 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake hose deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 8 Jun 2015 124,303 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Jun 2014 112,809 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,538 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 102,534 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,180 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 92,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,571 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 63,571 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,323 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,857 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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VX52 GZS is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX52 GZS, 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 VX52 GZS registered?

VX52 GZS is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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