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Y558 JPA

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,030 mi
Last recorded76,030 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 JPA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 76,030 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 74,098 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 72,112 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 72,053 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 69,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 67,702 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 65,957 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 65,946 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,209 miles

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

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,875 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded down car ()

centre brake light inoperative - front number plate crack - rear tyres sidewalls cracked - rear exhaust corrosion

corrosion - floor areas - sills and inner sills - door jam areas - rear chassis legs

oil down and over car

Fail 5 Apr 2018 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking by bulkhead (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded down car ()

centre brake light inoperative - front number plate crack - rear tyres sidewalls cracked - rear exhaust corrosion

corrosion - floor areas - sills and inner sills - door jam areas - rear chassis legs

oil down and over car

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,455 miles

Corrosion inc sills , floor , suspension ,exhaust , inner arches etc

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres cracking with age 9 years old

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES by bottom of door shut area (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 58,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Corrosion inc sills , floor , suspension ,exhaust , inner arches etc

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres cracking with age 9 years old

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES by bottom of door shut area (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,936 miles

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

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

corrosion - sills inner sills -rear chassis legs - inner arch covers

exhaust corrosion

front tyres edge wear - rear tyres cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust corrosion rear poor

front tyres edge wear - rear tyres cracks

oil over car

rear chassis legs corrosion inner arch covers

Fail 15 Apr 2015 53,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust corrosion rear poor

front tyres edge wear - rear tyres cracks

oil over car

rear chassis legs corrosion inner arch covers

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust corrosion

front tyres inner edge wear

oil over off side front

rear tyres small cracks

Fail 14 Apr 2014 51,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corrosion

front tyres inner edge wear

oil over off side front

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,257 miles

CORROSION O/S/F DOOR SHUT AREA BY SEATBELT MOUNTING VERY POOR SUGGEST WELDED PLATE REPAIR NOW,n/s/f by seatbelt mounting poor,o/s/f chassis leg,inner sills etc

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

Oil leak

exhaust corrosion,small blow

Fail 18 Apr 2013 50,213 miles

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

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

CORROSION O/S/F DOOR SHUT AREA BY SEATBELT MOUNTING VERY POOR SUGGEST WELDED PLATE REPAIR NOW,n/s/f by seatbelt mounting poor,o/s/f chassis leg,inner sills etc

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corrosion,small blow

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,580 miles

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

start of corrosion - door jam edges - sills and inner sills - exhaust rear

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,775 miles

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

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

corrosion - rear inner sills - off side below door

off side rear part trim missing

oil over off side front

Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center brake light inoperative

rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,317 miles

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

center brake light inoperative

rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,020 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brakes :- o/s/f slower coming on,both rear metal brake pipes corrosion,o/s/f flexible cracking.

o/s/f wiper poor.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion rear metal brake pipes, o/s/f flexible brake hose covered in oil.

oil by o/s/f strut/inner drive shaft.

tyres o/s/f inside edge wear,n/s/f cracking (original tyre 7 years old).

Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,963 miles

front tyres inner edge wear

off side rear metal brake pipe to flexible hose corrosion

oil off side front

Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,392 miles

start corrosion rear metal brake pipes

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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Y558 JPA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y558 JPA, 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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Y558 JPA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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