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YG02 WHZ

2002 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 WHZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 82,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and lipped Will require attention...

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake inbalance 22%

Fail 18 Aug 2010 74,478 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake inbalance 22%

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,493 miles

play in n/s front top suspension mounting

wear in o/s front lower wishbone rear bush. safe at this time. check in 2 months ?

Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in n/s front top suspension mounting

wear in o/s front lower wishbone rear bush. safe at this time. check in 2 months ?

Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,786 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 52,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 45,760 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 45,760 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YG02 WHZ is a 2002 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG02 WHZ, 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 YG02 WHZ registered?

YG02 WHZ is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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