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Y262 NUB

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,107 mi
Last recorded73,107 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 NUB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 73,107 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 73,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 73,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,907 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 71,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 70,608 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 70,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,259 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 66,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 61,805 miles

CORROSION IS VISIBLE ON UNDERSIDE OF CAR

DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN MOST AREAS.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,802 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SCORED

GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN MOST AREAS DUE TO AGE OF CAR.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,602 miles

CORROSION NOTICED TO OFFSIDE REAR SILL AREA AND ASSOCIATED SURROUNDING AREA.

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS ARE WORN

Fail 21 Jun 2019 59,602 miles

CORROSION NOTICED TO OFFSIDE REAR SILL AREA AND ASSOCIATED SURROUNDING AREA.

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS ARE WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,008 miles

EXHAUST IS GETTING WEAK

UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,771 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,616 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,451 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,106 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,796 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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Y262 NUB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y262 NUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y262 NUB registered?

Y262 NUB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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