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GJ51 VDD

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,006 mi
Last recorded83,006 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VDD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 79,959 miles

Engine management light ON

Front brake discs exessively corroded

Front lower arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,959 miles

Engine management light ON

Front brake discs exessively corroded

Front lower arm bushes splitting

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,497 miles

Engine warning light ON

Front brake disks corroded on inside

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2012 76,492 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine warning light ON

Front brake disks corroded on inside

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all windows tinted.

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 73,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all windows tinted.

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 70,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,914 miles

Screen washers not working, but due to extremely cold conditions the water in the pipes and washer reservoir could be frozen, hence a pass and advise.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,191 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,395 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 56,236 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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GJ51 VDD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ51 VDD, 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 VDD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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