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GU51 VCK

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,336 mi
Last recorded117,336 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VCK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp lens clouding

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f wheel steel, others alloy

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre side walls slightly cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,202 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 84,150 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 84,150 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,158 miles

Inner sills corroded

Power steering pipe damp

auxillary drive belt perished

nearside front wheel nut incorrect fitment

offside door pillar corroded

offside front lower wishbone rear inner bush perished

offside front roadspring corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2010 80,158 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Inner sills corroded

Power steering pipe damp

auxillary drive belt perished

nearside front wheel nut incorrect fitment

offside door pillar corroded

offside front lower wishbone rear inner bush perished

offside front roadspring corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2009 74,295 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 68,264 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,230 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,562 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 VCK is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCK, 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 GU51 VCK registered?

GU51 VCK is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is GU51 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 VCK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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