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GV51 OBM

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,011 mi
Last recorded97,011 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OBM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,011 miles

Coolant leak ()

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to outer sills

front lower arm bushes un-bonding

nearside front tyre perishing and has a cut in tread

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre perishing

oil residue on engine

rear axle bushes worn

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2017 97,011 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to outer sills

front lower arm bushes un-bonding

nearside front tyre perishing and has a cut in tread

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre perishing

oil residue on engine

rear axle bushes worn

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 5 May 2016 91,176 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills corroding (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheelarches corroding

Fail 3 May 2016 91,176 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills corroding (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing on walls

both rear wheelarches corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,115 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

coolant leak

o/s rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 87,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

coolant leak

o/s rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

front wipers smearing

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

front wipers smearing

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,839 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 76,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 70,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,890 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 66,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 58,998 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 53,329 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,493 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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GV51 OBM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GV51 OBM, 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 GV51 OBM registered?

GV51 OBM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is GV51 OBM safe to buy?

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