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GY51 EGU

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,802 mi
Last recorded44,802 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 EGU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 44,802 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 42,974 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 42,794 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 40,877 miles

rear of inner and outer sills rusting not yet excessive

Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,084 miles

rear of inner and outer sills rusting

Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,901 miles

offside rear lower wheel arch and outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 38,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside rear lower wheel arch and outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,845 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 37,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,957 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,305 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,304 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,013 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 32,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,297 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,118 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,075 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,983 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,401 miles

Rear flexible brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Rear metal brake pipes to rear flexibles corroded

Windscreen washers poorly aligned

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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GY51 EGU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GY51 EGU, 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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GY51 EGU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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