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Y9 VSS

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,303 mi
Last recorded54,303 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 VSS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 54,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 54,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 54,114 miles
Pass 29 May 2022 53,825 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 53,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 53,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 52,790 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 52,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,323 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,224 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam n/s and o/s rear (2.5.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,720 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,306 miles

slight wear in anti roll bar d clamp bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,647 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,089 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,837 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,908 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 13,532 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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Y9 VSS is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y9 VSS, 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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Y9 VSS is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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