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Y228 AES

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,553 mi
Last recorded72,553 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 AES
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 72,553 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rotten at rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged body corroded at mounting point (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch at suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint corroded to box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible joint worn but not leaking

Nearside Front wing corroded and offside lower rear corners

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 69,540 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged outer cover wires

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s also front flexi modified hose end fixings deep corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills and floor area has deep surface corrosion also outer sills n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 68,174 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filter ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam also backing plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 67,421 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has some corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam and brake back plates have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear boot tail gate wont open is secure checked car from inside

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,174 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel breather pipe corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box to joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,218 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,993 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 63,974 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In front of rear exhaust box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,413 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,942 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded outer skin

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,122 miles

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

exhaust back silencer badly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,985 miles

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,563 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 31,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,113 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,632 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 28,632 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,090 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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Y228 AES is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y228 AES, 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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Y228 AES is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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