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AX51 GSV

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,582 mi
Last recorded147,582 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 GSV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 147,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 142,439 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)

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 142,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch inner corroding [ covered by wing liner ] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,671 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 136,642 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to inner wheel arch (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust shield insecure / centre box

Fail 20 Mar 2015 131,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust shield insecure / centre box

Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,771 miles

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

both sides rear chassis rails and under-sills rusted

Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,090 miles

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

offside rear wheel-arch corroding.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 117,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside rear wheel-arch corroding.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,117 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 105,530 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

both front to rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

o/s/r brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Oct 2010 105,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,940 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,517 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 60,622 miles

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

Nearside front lower arm rear debonding

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,553 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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AX51 GSV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX51 GSV, 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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AX51 GSV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 December 2001.

Is AX51 GSV safe to buy?

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