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Y251 JOD

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

98,743 mi
Last recorded98,743 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 JOD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,743 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 98,731 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 91,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front to rear inner sill rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,871 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,521 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 83,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,268 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting in floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,758 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak water pump ()

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired rubbing on strut brace (3.6.A.2c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,493 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 67,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 64,904 miles

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 (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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,916 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box has deterioration

Pass 14 Dec 2011 52,592 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 52,592 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,747 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,005 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 39,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,935 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,205 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,348 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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Y251 JOD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y251 JOD, 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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Y251 JOD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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