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Y283 MDT

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,188 mi
Last recorded90,188 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 MDT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 90,188 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 90,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,631 miles

Front floorpan area corroded slightly..

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

both front lower wings corroded slightly(bolt on)not structual

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Floor pan area corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 75,700 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,271 miles

slight exhaust leak on joint between back box and middle section

Fail 20 Jan 2018 70,152 miles

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

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

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

slight exhaust leak on joint between back box and middle section

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 60,110 miles

All 4 tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

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

Exhaust corrosion

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak noted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,065 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 52,201 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 52,201 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,968 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Feb 2012 42,632 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 34,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,511 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,415 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,674 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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Y283 MDT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y283 MDT, 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 Y283 MDT registered?

Y283 MDT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y283 MDT safe to buy?

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