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GJ51 GUG

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,414 mi
Last recorded104,414 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 GUG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,414 miles

front brake pads worn low and noise at steering wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads worn low and noise at steering wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,962 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 96,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN THEIR TREAD ( OSR RUNNING SOFT) ...MINOR COROSION IN NEARSIDE SILL MEMBER

Pass 10 Nov 2011 89,561 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 89,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,066 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 76,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2009 70,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,178 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,567 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,692 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2005 39,227 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 39,227 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

jig marks on cills

nail in tyre

water leak on bottom hose

Fail 14 May 2005 39,226 miles

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

accident damage been repaired to o/s/f of vehicle no reson for rejection found.

jig marks on o/s and n/s sills

stone chips on windscreen

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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GJ51 GUG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GJ51 GUG, 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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GJ51 GUG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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