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AK51 GCZ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,604 mi
Last recorded78,604 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GCZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 73,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,861 miles

power steering belt showing some cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2011 69,861 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering belt showing some cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,249 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

general corrosion underbody

Pass 16 Jan 2010 62,996 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

corrosion on under body and sills

Fail 16 Jan 2010 62,996 miles

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

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

corrosion on under body and sills

Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,326 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,559 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 42,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 42,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 35,324 miles

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

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

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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AK51 GCZ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 AK51 GCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 GCZ registered?

AK51 GCZ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is AK51 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 GCZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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