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Y42 TRY

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,775 mi
Last recorded47,775 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 TRY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 47,775 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,107 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded engine bay near pump marked with chalk (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened affected area marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub including shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked with chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting prescribed area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub including shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked with chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam on set with corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 47,021 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2023 46,946 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 46,946 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,768 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 80% remaining (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,290 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,927 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 45,911 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,519 miles

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,061 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 44,133 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,893 miles

Backbox outerskin has surface corrosion

Front power steering pipe has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Wiper is smearing slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 39,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,427 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 35,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,609 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 29,195 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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Y42 TRY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y42 TRY, 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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Y42 TRY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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