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EX51 GDE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,979 mi
Last recorded117,979 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 GDE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 117,979 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

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

mil light on

Fail 14 Nov 2017 117,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

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

mil light on

traction control light on

Pass 17 Nov 2016 112,337 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL lit

Interior mirror not fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 112,181 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL lit

Interior mirror not fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 to flexi hose (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,694 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MIL light is on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,560 miles

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

Lift play at both rear strut tops when wheels are free of the ground

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

Wipers deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2013 92,559 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine MIL lit

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

Lift play at both rear strut tops when wheels are free of the ground

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

Wipers deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,990 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre is perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

screen washer botle leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2012 85,990 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre is perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

screen washer botle leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,452 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 80,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 74,343 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 74,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,622 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,708 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 44,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,340 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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EX51 GDE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX51 GDE, 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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What year was EX51 GDE registered?

EX51 GDE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is EX51 GDE safe to buy?

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