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AR51 GZZ

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

64,655 mi
Last recorded64,655 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GZZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 64,655 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake servo leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective vacuum leak (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion including front subframe, rear axle and various front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 63,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion including various suspension components and rea axle

Fail 23 Jul 2025 63,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion including various suspension components and rea axle

Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in tread 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in tread 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 61,620 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Treads

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Cracked/Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section has Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section has Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch/Wheel Well has Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Badly Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Top Mount Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes Deteriorated/Frayed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Rear Underside has Corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2023 61,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch/Wheel Well has Large Corrosion Hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill has Corrosion Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill has Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Cracked/Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section has Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section has Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch/Wheel Well has Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Badly Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Top Mount Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes Deteriorated/Frayed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Rear Underside has Corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2023 61,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill has Corrosion Hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch/Wheel Well has Corrosion Hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill and Floor has Corrosion Holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill and Floor has Corrosion Holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear Beam Axle Mounting Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Badly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Badly Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Badly Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Rear Underside has Corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 56,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn but to excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn but to excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,032 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,226 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 51,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,814 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 47,760 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,835 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,284 miles

off side and near side lower sill corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,164 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,215 miles

Front and Rear chassis legs corroded. Inner rear sills corroded

Uneven wear on tyres

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 37,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front and Rear chassis legs corroded. Inner rear sills corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Uneven wear on tyres

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,643 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 32,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,651 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 27,531 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

oil leak from o/s/f of engine

Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,233 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,545 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,810 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,631 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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AR51 GZZ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AR51 GZZ, 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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AR51 GZZ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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