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WP02 AEL

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,091 mi
Last recorded176,091 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 AEL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 176,091 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 176,091 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 171,588 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 171,588 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 166,805 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 161,552 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 161,552 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 156,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 156,533 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 138,726 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 119,327 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application slightly uneven (10)%

Pass 18 Jun 2008 101,720 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 84,032 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 84,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 66,091 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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WP02 AEL 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 66.7%.

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 WP02 AEL, 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 WP02 AEL registered?

WP02 AEL is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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