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Y298 GAJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,824 mi
Last recorded21,824 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 GAJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 21,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 24,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 22,121 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 20,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 19,962 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 19,906 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,875 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 19,801 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 19,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 15,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 15,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 15,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,468 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,312 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,881 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 14,839 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 14,715 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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Y298 GAJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y298 GAJ, 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

How do I check the history of Y298 GAJ?

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What year was Y298 GAJ registered?

Y298 GAJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y298 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y298 GAJ shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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