2002 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · LH02 AAJ

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a worsening trend in fluid system corrosion and rubber degradation. While it passed its latest MOT on 16 June 2026 at 64,775 miles, this followed a failure just eleven days prior due to critical issues including an excessively worn offside rear suspension trailing arm bush and severe corrosion on brake hose ferrules. The persistence of an excessive oil leak and corroded power steering pipes across multiple years suggests that maintenance is reactive rather than preventative, leaving secondary components vulnerable. The mileage history is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,700 miles per year. The data shows very little movement between tests, with only 146 miles recorded between May 2024 and August 2025, and just 48 miles in the most recent interval. This low usage likely explains the presence of age-related material failures, such as the perished tyres and severely deteriorated CV boot noted in August 2025, as rubber components suffer from time and stationary exposure rather than solely from mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension assemblies. The record shows a clear progression from slight corrosion on brake hoses in 2024 to excessive corrosion and failure by 2026, indicating a risk of sudden hydraulic failure. The presence of grease on front brake pipes is a common tactic to hide structural rust, which must be thoroughly cleaned. Furthermore, the rear trailing arm bushes should be checked for significant play, as the tester flagged them moving from minor wear to excessive failure within a two-year window.