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WA02 VML

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,036 mi
Last recorded148,036 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 VML
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 148,036 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH rear hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails inner sills and wheel-arch area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sills on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 137,363 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 137,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,055 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,251 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,159 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 91,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 91,692 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,423 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,135 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

advise corrosion on front suspension components

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 61,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

advise corrosion on front suspension components

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,047 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,290 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,259 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,549 miles

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

lower arm bush on nearside front just starting to pull away from bonding

Pass 3 Mar 2007 27,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 22,877 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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WA02 VML is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WA02 VML, 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 VML is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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