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SM51 GZC

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 GZC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 110,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside offside outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2013 107,339 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside offside outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,651 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both sides,sills and arches corroding

exhaust heatshield insecure

floorpan,chassis and fuel filter corroded

offside rear axle mount bush splitting

oil and gear oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 102,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both sides,sills and arches corroding

exhaust heatshield insecure

floorpan,chassis and fuel filter corroded

offside rear axle mount bush splitting

oil and gear oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,167 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

floorpan,fuel filter,exhaust hangers corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2011 98,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

floorpan,fuel filter,exhaust hangers corroded

gearbox oil leak

wipers torn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 93,969 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,945 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 82,918 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,482 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 79,482 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 57,195 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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SM51 GZC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey 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 SM51 GZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM51 GZC registered?

SM51 GZC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is SM51 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 GZC 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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