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GF51 DME

2001 Ford Puma

Multi-colour Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

58,478 mi
Last recorded58,478 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 DME
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,478 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

damage to both front chassis

evidence of roadwheels fouling inner wheel arches,though not touching on "lock to lock"test

exhaust security would benefit from attention

exhaust system running very close to offside driveshaft & gear linkage

exhaust system very low

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre low on pressure

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

power steering pipes would benefit from repositioning & resecuring

roof headlining requires urgent attention

spare wheel missing

vehicle has been modified,exhaust,suspension,brakes

Fail 21 May 2014 58,476 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front flexy brake hoses recommend repositioning

damage to both front chassis's

damage to offside front wheel rim

exhaust system very low

exhaust very close to drive shaft & gear linkage

offside front tyre low on pressure

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Apr 2014 58,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust section security would benefit from attention

damage to both front chassis's

damage to offside front wheel rim

evidnece of nearside front tyre fouling body

exhaust system very low

exhaust very close to offside drive shaft & gear linkage

offside front flexy brake hose very close to inner arch on full lock recommend repositioning

offside front tyre low on pressure

spare wheel missing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 58,467 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brace under bonnet offside mounting bolt, nut missing

brake pedal anti slip not factory fitted

condensation in both head lamp units

damage to offside front wheel outer rim

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling body

exhaust system very low

exhaust very close to offside drive shaft & gear linkage

nearside front ABS wire would benefit from attention

rear brakes 24% out of balance

slight damage to both front chassis's

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

engine check lamp on

front brake hoses appear to an incorrect fitment to this vehicle

offside front wheel poor condition

oil leak/s

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

spare wheel missing

wheels/suspension/brakes, brake pedal anti slip not factory fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2012 56,946 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

engine check lamp on

offside front wheel poor condition

oil leak/s

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

spare wheel missing

wheels/suspension/brakes, brake pedal anti slip not factory fitted

wiring to both front ABS sensors require securing

Fail 12 Dec 2011 56,776 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

after market wheels, exhaust, brakes, suspension & brake pedal anti slip fitted at time of test

engine check lamp on

offside front wheel in poor condition

offside rear brake hose would benefit from repositioning

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,826 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 46,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,461 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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GF51 DME is a 2001 Ford Puma in Multi-colour with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 GF51 DME, 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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GF51 DME is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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