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Y537 VFF

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,438 mi
Last recorded116,438 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 VFF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 116,438 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 108,744 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 98,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped LH lower - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 89,962 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stone chipped LH center - Does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,044 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top strut mounts slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,830 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Feb 2020 85,827 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 82,773 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 82,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes covered with underseal

slight corrosion to rear covered with underseal

Fail 24 Sep 2015 82,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe coroded

Nearside Rear tyre bald inside just on limit

Offside Front brake pipe coroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,750 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing far inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,074 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,350 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,397 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,697 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyre valves perished

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,718 miles

off side front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 25 Oct 2007 21,223 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,223 miles

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,390 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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Y537 VFF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y537 VFF, 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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Y537 VFF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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