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GAY 775

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,637 mi
Last recorded22,637 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAY 775
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 22,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 21,906 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 21,250 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front and n/s/r tyres 17 years old

Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,936 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,322 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sil panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 16,887 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 16,146 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play/movement to o/s/r top shocker mount

Pass 2 Oct 2018 15,121 miles

rear axle beam bushes deteriorating slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2017 14,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 13,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 11,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 10,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,585 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 8,170 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,788 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 7,007 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 6,177 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,375 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 4,182 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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GAY 775 is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GAY 775, 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 GAY 775 registered?

GAY 775 is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is GAY 775 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAY 775 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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