Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2002 Ford Puma Petrol 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 104,192 miles on the clock, averaging 9,362 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Ford Puma issues include front suspension lower arm bushes and rear brake flexible hoses.
MOT & Mileage History for ML02 XHZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 104,192 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,362 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Puma
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Puma models (1997–2002), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front suspension lower arm bushes
Polyurethane or rubber bushes degrade and split, causing play in the front lower control arms. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (bushes + alignment at indie garage, estimated).
Rear brake flexible hoses
Hoses chafe on the rear axle beam, risking rupture. · Typical repair: £80-£150 (re-route and clips, per recall fix).
Brake master cylinder
Internal seal failure or manufacturing defect leads to loss of braking assist. · Typical repair: £200-£350 (new unit + bleed).
Body rust on floorpan and fuel filler area
Corrosion eats through floorpan (esp. behind front wheels, boot floor), fuel filler neck, door edges, and sills. · Typical repair: £400-£1,200 (welding panels, estimated).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML02 XHZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Puma |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About ML02 XHZ
What car is ML02 XHZ?
ML02 XHZ is an silver Ford Puma, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML02 XHZ?
The last recorded mileage for ML02 XHZ was 104,192 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML02 XHZ passed its MOT?
ML02 XHZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2016.
Is ML02 XHZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML02 XHZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ML02 XHZ?
ML02 XHZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.