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LM51 GBF

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,699 mi
Last recorded64,699 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 GBF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,699 miles

cooling on minimum

engine oil leaks

offside front wishbone rear bush unbonding

power steering on minimum

rear brake pipes corroding away

rear number plate beginning to be defective

Fail 22 Jun 2016 64,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cooling on minimum

engine oil leaks

front tyres wearing on inner tread

offside front wishbone rear bush unbonding

power steering on minimum

rear brake pipes corroding away

rear number plate beginning to be defective

rear tyres cracking up on outer wall

Pass 18 May 2015 56,874 miles

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 52,761 miles

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

indicator stalk faulty

Pass 30 May 2013 49,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 46,025 miles

coolant warning light staying on

nearside front door mirror damage

Fail 31 May 2012 46,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

coolant warning light staying on

nearside front door mirror damage

Pass 27 May 2011 41,704 miles

nearside front tyre cracking up

Pass 25 May 2010 38,337 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 38,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,715 miles

nearside front door mirror cassing damage

Fail 2 Jun 2008 31,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front door mirror cassing damage

Pass 26 May 2007 28,606 miles

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

clicking noice from timing belt area

front pads low

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 24 May 2006 24,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 24,131 miles

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

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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LM51 GBF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM51 GBF, 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 LM51 GBF registered?

LM51 GBF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LM51 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 GBF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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