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Y338 LAA

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,821 mi
Last recorded128,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 LAA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 128,821 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box and engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jul 2024 123,776 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 123,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 121,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 117,273 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill, excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 119,370 miles

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

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

underbody repairs

Fail 15 Jul 2021 119,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

underbody repairs

Pass 20 Jun 2019 110,934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 104,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,298 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,121 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2015 90,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system deteriorated

interior not clear of items, making it difficult to carry out an inspection.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,456 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 67,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,157 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,693 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,731 miles

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 36,180 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front tyres low on inner edges

inner rim damage to nsf wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2005 27,506 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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Y338 LAA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y338 LAA, 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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Y338 LAA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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