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AK51 GDV

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,246 mi
Last recorded128,246 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GDV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 128,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre perishing around tread

offside inner cv gaiter needs new clip

Fail 15 Feb 2014 128,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre perishing around tread

offside inner cv gaiter needs new clip

Pass 20 Feb 2013 122,011 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on tread and outer side walls. 195/50/r15-82V

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 121,994 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear on tread and outer side walls. 195/50/r15-82V

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 112,627 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 107,997 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 107,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 97,909 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,168 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,308 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 64,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 GDV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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