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Y261 STF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,550 mi
Last recorded81,550 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 STF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 81,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 77,277 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 74,891 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 74,123 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 74,121 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,508 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 72,292 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,101 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 56,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,248 miles

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,677 miles

front tyres badly worn inner tread-nearside 1.6mm,offside 2mm

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,736 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,652 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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Y261 STF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y261 STF, 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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What year was Y261 STF registered?

Y261 STF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y261 STF safe to buy?

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