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BF51 GSU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 GSU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 66,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,099 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,094 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

inner front discs excessive corroshion

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,862 miles

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

Oil leak

underbody corossion

Fail 12 Nov 2011 57,736 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

underbody corossion

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,259 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 49,259 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,353 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 42,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 32,912 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 17,074 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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BF51 GSU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black 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 BF51 GSU, 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 BF51 GSU registered?

BF51 GSU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BF51 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 GSU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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