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AJ51 GFA

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,722 mi
Last recorded116,722 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GFA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

ecu light on

Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 114,932 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 113,692 miles

nail in osr tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front flexi pipe close to tyre when on full lock but not touching at time of test

Nearside Front metal brake looks like has touched tyre on full lock but not touching at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded ns/os front (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

lower front bumper damaged

ns/os front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

ns/os outer sill have slight corrosion

ns/os rear arches corroded

oil leak

os door step slight corrosion

osf tyre cracking in tread badly

Pass 7 Dec 2014 113,672 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both the front flexy hoses are perrished

both the lower outer sills are corroded in a few places

the front bumper is damaged and hoses and pipes that travel across the front are slightly insecure

the nsf inner wheel arch area is showing sings of the tyre touching but is not at time of test

the osf door step area is corroded

the osr and nsr wheel arches are corroded in many places

Fail 28 Nov 2014 113,652 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both the front flexy hoses are perrished

both the lower outer sills are corroded in a few places

the front bumper is damaged and hoses and pipes that travel across the front are slightly insecure

the nsf inner wheel arch area is showing sings of the tyre touching but is not at time of test

the osf door step area is corroded

the osr and nsr wheel arches are corroded in many places

the nsf tyre is very badly cracking on the inner shoulder

Pass 2 Dec 2013 113,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leak

front flexy poor

genral underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2013 113,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leak

front flexy poor

genral underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,625 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 98,241 miles

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

both front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2011 98,241 miles

both front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2010 78,269 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,711 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 58,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,356 miles

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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AJ51 GFA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AJ51 GFA, 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 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 GFA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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