FORD PUMA2002 · 1.7L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT test, conducted in October 2022 at 98,694 miles, returned no defects, indicating that the car was maintained to a passing standard at that time. While a failure occurred in October 2021 at 89,308 miles, the immediate pass on re-test suggests the issue was minor and easily rectified, rather than representing a systemic mechanical failure. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 98,694 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,112 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between 2019 and 2022, where the vehicle covered roughly 17,450 miles over a three-year period. There is a significant gap in records between October 2022 and the current date, which suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods or lacks recent testing. This low-mile pattern on a vehicle of this age often leads to the degradation of rubber seals and fluid components rather than mechanical wear from distance. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as low-mileage older cars are prone to corrosion in wheel arches and sills. Given the long interval between tests, the buyer should check for seized brake calipers or perished brake hoses which frequently fail when vehicles are not driven. Examining the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking is essential, as the age of the materials often exceeds their functional life regardless of the mileage recorded on the odometer.