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GU51 KYS

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

123,330 mi
Last recorded123,330 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KYS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 123,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded & in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2018 121,050 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ns and os floor corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,331 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

o/s & n/s rear inner sill returns corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 115,637 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 115,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,359 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 113,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill return (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill return (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill return (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill return (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,832 miles

various chassis corrosion

centre mirror insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2014 111,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre mirror insecure

various chassis corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2013 110,878 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 110,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 109,469 miles

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroded & in poor condition.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 109,469 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroded & in poor condition.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,671 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 104,671 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,794 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 99,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 96,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,809 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 89,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,898 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 80,898 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,692 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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GU51 KYS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 GU51 KYS, 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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GU51 KYS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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