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GF51 GZL

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,837 mi
Last recorded118,837 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 GZL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 118,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside front top mount.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,900 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,088 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner CV gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner CV gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,362 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

movement in both rear axle bushes.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 62,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

movement in both rear axle bushes.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,631 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,199 miles

Surface corrosion both rear steel brake pipes

Fail 3 Apr 2014 52,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Surface corrosion both rear steel brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,531 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,890 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,762 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,523 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 GZL 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 76.5%.

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 GF51 GZL, 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 GF51 GZL registered?

GF51 GZL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GF51 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 GZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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