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YP02 YVU

2002 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 YVU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 61,496 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hole in outer sill

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

floors, inner sills and outer sills corroded heavily in places

front brake discs corroded and braking surface reduced

Fail 16 Feb 2021 61,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg,inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear chassis leg,inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

floors, inner sills and outer sills corroded heavily in places

front brake discs corroded and braking surface reduced

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,031 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

front wishbones heavily corroded

fuel pipes and brake pipes corroded in places

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,182 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front lower wishbones corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn

rear brake flexi ferrulles corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,291 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 58,291 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,836 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

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

Fuel filter corroding

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 55,764 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel arches corroding

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

Fuel filter corroding

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,585 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear inner sills at suspension mount points corroded but not to excess

idle speed slightly high

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to flexi-hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear inner sills at suspension mount points corroded but not to excess

idle speed slightly high

oil leak

rear tyre treads castellated and separating from carcass

Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,232 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 50,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2013 47,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,184 miles

Cracks developing in nearside front and nearside rear tyres.

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,889 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,170 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,450 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge!!

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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YP02 YVU is a 2002 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YP02 YVU, 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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YP02 YVU is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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