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SG51 TGZ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,800 mi
Last recorded57,800 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 TGZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 57,800 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear both rear axel bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,843 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 55,843 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 50,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

visual corrosion floor

Fail 6 Sep 2014 50,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

visual corrosion floor

Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,933 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 47,920 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,308 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition (inner faces )

front windscreen scored (slight)

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,276 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)

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

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

front brake discs poor condition (inner faces )

front windscreen scored (slight)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2008 36,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,906 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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SG51 TGZ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black 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 SG51 TGZ, 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 SG51 TGZ registered?

SG51 TGZ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SG51 TGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 TGZ 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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