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WA02 MDV

2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

119,744 mi
Last recorded119,744 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 MDV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 119,744 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,933 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 113,927 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 113,828 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 113,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 113,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,534 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs perished /sliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side heavily corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 112,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs perished /sliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side heavily corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,971 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside floor and suspension badly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,358 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 111,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,897 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 110,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside washer jet part blocked.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 110,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,239 miles

coolant around thermostate aera..

slight movement in front inner roll bar bushs..small cuts in both front tyres(inner walls)..corrosion around o/s/r brake pipe union..

Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,946 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 101,946 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in the inner sills, front floor pans and the rear inner wheel arches.

front flexi brake hoses perishing.

lip on the front brake discs.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,915 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 98,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished.

corrosion around both rear inner sills, rear inner wheel arches.

oil around engine and gearbox.

old coolant around the coolant pipes above the gearbox.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,286 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,215 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 86,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,312 miles

OSR metal brake pipe ferral rusty

coolant pipe at engine leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,189 miles

NSF inner wheel rim bent

power steering belt perished

Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 59,708 miles

o/s/f tyre at 0.0mm/inner edge.....both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.....

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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WA02 MDV is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WA02 MDV, 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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WA02 MDV is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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