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MV51 ZGM

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,924 mi
Last recorded87,924 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 ZGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 87,924 miles

General corrosion

Oil leak Engine/ g-box ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 87,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

General corrosion

Oil leak Engine/ g-box ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 front to rear at Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,299 miles

axle bushes are soft

all brake pipes need cleaning up

Fail 21 Apr 2016 81,288 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

axle bushes are soft

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes need cleaning up

Pass 5 May 2015 78,534 miles

ns and osr sill have small holes

Pass 7 May 2014 75,523 miles

rear axle bushes are worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,391 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,642 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 65,946 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 65,946 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 62,718 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,537 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inside edges

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,372 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 57,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2007 54,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,478 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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MV51 ZGM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MV51 ZGM, 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 MV51 ZGM registered?

MV51 ZGM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is MV51 ZGM safe to buy?

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