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GU51 NUB

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,745 mi
Last recorded101,745 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 NUB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 101,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,851 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 95,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

both front and both rear tyres split and perished

front brake hoses deteriorated

nearside outer sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,412 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate small crack

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear and both front tyres starting to crack/ perish

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear screen wiper not working

rear top suspension mountings slight movement

sill panels and rear wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 16 Sep 2014 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate small crack

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear and both front tyres starting to crack/ perish

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear screen wiper not working

rear top suspension mountings slight movement

sill panels and rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 14 Sep 2013 88,301 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate small crack

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear top suspension coil springs slight movement

rear wheel arches and sill panels starting to rust

Fail 22 Sep 2012 57,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,120 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,738 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 72,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Perishing!

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,804 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,803 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 NUB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GU51 NUB, 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 GU51 NUB registered?

GU51 NUB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 NUB safe to buy?

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