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Y248 KTA

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,575 mi
Last recorded110,575 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 KTA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 110,575 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 106,606 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 106,601 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 105,609 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 105,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 105,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,985 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2020 104,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,018 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top mounts has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches offside and nearside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2019 104,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area possibly going into wheel arch behind carpet cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area possibly going into wheel arch behind carpet cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top mounts has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches offside and nearside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,319 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished.

both front lower rear most suspension arm bushes are perished.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded.

front inner brake pads wearing thin.

slight oil leak.

underbody and arches are heavily covered in mud/dirt.

underbody corrosion.

Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor areas. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor areas. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step areas. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front brake flexi hoses perished.

both front lower rear most suspension arm bushes are perished.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded.

front inner brake pads wearing thin.

slight oil leak.

underbody and arches are heavily covered in mud/dirt.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner road wheel slightly buckled.

Nearside Front Inner sill areas corroded but not within a suspension or seat belt components.

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

Offside Rear Inner edge slightly stepped.

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

front and rear suspension component slightly corroded.

front and rear suspension component slightly corroded.

underbody corrosion.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 89,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar d-bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar d-bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas. (5.2.6)

front and rear arch liners fitted.

Nearside Front Inner road wheel slightly buckled.

Nearside Front Inner sill areas corroded but not within a suspension or seat belt components.

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

Offside Rear Inner edge slightly stepped.

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.

engine management light on.

front and rear suspension component slightly corroded.

front and rear suspension component slightly corroded.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,796 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,725 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n\s wiper blade split

o\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n\s wiper blade split

o\s\f & n\s\f tyre valves starting to deteriorate

o\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,915 miles

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

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

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

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

n\s\r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,672 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,752 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,943 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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Y248 KTA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y248 KTA, 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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Y248 KTA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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