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GX51 LVK

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,881 mi
Last recorded121,881 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LVK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 121,881 miles

A temporary repair has been made to N/s wing mirror

Engine has signs of excessive oil/grease leaking around steering gator

Front brake hoses are cracking

Handbrake cables outer sheaths are corroding

N/s anti roll link arm has slight play

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

O/s rear suspension strut has slight play in upper bush

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 121,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

A temporary repair has been made to N/s wing mirror

Engine has signs of excessive oil/grease leaking around steering gator

Front brake hoses are cracking

Handbrake cables outer sheaths are corroding

N/s anti roll link arm has slight play

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s rear suspension strut has slight play in upper bush

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 110,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 110,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,608 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 98,608 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 74,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,903 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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GX51 LVK is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX51 LVK, 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 GX51 LVK registered?

GX51 LVK is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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