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WM51 VSF

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,588 mi
Last recorded128,588 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 VSF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2016 128,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

parts underneath covered in waxoil

Pass 18 May 2015 125,332 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

body damage to offside front bumper

offside rear door sill corroding

Pass 9 May 2014 115,529 miles

both rear top mounts slight lift

osf cv boot perishing

Fail 8 May 2014 115,527 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 coil springs rusty

both front drop links rusty

both rear top mounts slight lift

both rear wheel arches showing signs of rust

exhaust rusty

nsf top mount slight lift

oil leaks

osf cv boot perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 115,526 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

bonnet catch stiff

corrosion to both inner rear sills

o/s headlight poor light output (bulb)

o/s/r axle rubber bush worn / slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion rear inner sills and chassis rails

Fail 27 Mar 2013 111,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion rear inner sills and chassis rails

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,279 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

front discs slightly corroded

rear main suspension bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2012 106,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

front discs slightly corroded

rear main suspension bushes

Pass 18 Apr 2011 102,335 miles

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

slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch

Fail 15 Apr 2011 102,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch

Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,884 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 85,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,343 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 68,684 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 58,558 miles

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

engine oil leaks

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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WM51 VSF is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WM51 VSF, 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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WM51 VSF is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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