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X266 UPJ

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

173,422 mi
Last recorded173,422 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 UPJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 173,422 miles

EML on pre july 2003

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 173,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EML on pre july 2003

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 171,233 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 155,093 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Off side is worse (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 138,124 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 123,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 112,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 102,630 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 102,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded by rear axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded by rear axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 98,075 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 May 2018 96,419 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 96,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)

Front both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,561 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 89,586 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 87,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 79,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 79,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 76,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 72,462 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 68,085 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 64,407 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 64,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 60,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 55,955 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 51,137 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2006 47,859 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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X266 UPJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X266 UPJ, 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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X266 UPJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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