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GF51 PHO

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,208 mi
Last recorded82,208 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 PHO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,208 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The coolant level is low

There is a smell of petrol from the rear underneath of the car, but no visible sign of a leak, car tested on a very hot day.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 82,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The coolant level is low

There is a smell of petrol from the rear underneath of the car, but no visible sign of a leak, car tested on a very hot day.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,188 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 74,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,161 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 73,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,149 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 63,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,875 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,601 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,407 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 PHO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

GF51 PHO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is GF51 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 PHO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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