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GKZ 4231

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,067 mi
Last recorded96,067 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 4231
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,067 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 95,524 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,926 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear inner sill areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,310 miles

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

Nearside Inner door sill panel

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Inner door sill panel

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 20 Sep 2012 66,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,703 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,744 miles

advise n/s front tyre perished on outer wall and wearing on inner edge

advise o/s front lower arm inner rear bush slight wear

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,097 miles

both rear tyres cracking & wearing both edges

leak power steering pipes

n./s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,145 miles

both front tyres

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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GKZ 4231 is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GKZ 4231, 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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What year was GKZ 4231 registered?

GKZ 4231 is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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