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Y331 MDY

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,706 mi
Last recorded33,706 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 MDY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 33,706 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 33,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 32,744 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 31,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 30,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 30,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,636 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arch

Pass 25 Nov 2017 27,633 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,595 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 27,399 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,205 miles

small weep at sump plug.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,924 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,577 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 25,781 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both side front wipers

oil leak from filter

Pass 31 May 2007 23,230 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,582 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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Y331 MDY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y331 MDY, 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 Y331 MDY registered?

Y331 MDY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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