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VX52 OBJ

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,302 mi
Last recorded131,302 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 OBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 131,302 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f d bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Fail 24 Feb 2016 131,301 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f d bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 129,470 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 127,835 miles

Corrision in nearside rear wheel arch.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 122,008 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 121,999 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 115,291 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 115,058 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,346 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,538 miles

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

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

nearside sill damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,199 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 72,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,191 miles

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

Nails in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,251 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 OBJ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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