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Y529 OLA

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,964 mi
Last recorded53,964 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 OLA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 53,938 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 53,872 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,478 miles

advise nearside front top mounting slight wear and movement

Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,988 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,714 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount, little worn u/l

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2019 48,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount, little worn u/l

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,977 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,739 miles

Oil leak rocker cover ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,777 miles

oil leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,827 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 39,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,186 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,299 miles

o/s/f tyre has evidence of previous contact/fouling on the inner sidewall. It should be replaced as soon as possible.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,131 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 34,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,958 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 23,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,373 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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Y529 OLA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc 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 Y529 OLA, 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

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What year was Y529 OLA registered?

Y529 OLA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y529 OLA safe to buy?

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