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GU51 UCV

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,357 mi
Last recorded103,357 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 103,357 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 102,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake pipes minor corrosion greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 100,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 98,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 96,037 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 94,888 miles

Coolant level very low in bottom of expansion tank

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 94,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged droppedf though moun ting bracket and rubbin g, securing clip missing from hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged droppedf though moun ting bracket and rubbin g, securing clip missing from hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Coolant level very low in bottom of expansion tank

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 191,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,890 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 80,982 miles

Exahust rear silencer in poor condition.

Front number plate cracked.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine oil leak.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush starting to de-bond.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 80,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine oil leak.

Exahust rear silencer in poor condition.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Nearside rear damper weak.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush starting to de-bond.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,520 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn thin on edges

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,042 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Centre stop light not working

Fan belt is perished

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear rubber bushed is seperated

O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust shell corroded

Some parts of vehicle is generally rusty

Windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,571 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,178 miles

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

Offside rear shock absorber top mount movement

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear shock absorber top mount movement

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,062 miles

Flat spot nearside rear tyre tread

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,677 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 27,514 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 UCV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GU51 UCV, 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 UCV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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