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Y572 VLD

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,049 mi
Last recorded106,049 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 VLD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 106,049 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,009 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,866 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,829 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 105,828 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,595 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,535 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,490 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,471 miles

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

nearside rear brake flexi-hose/pipe fitted different to other side

rear fuel pipe corroded

wipers poor (streaking)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 105,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mount (inner sill under car within 30cm) (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear brake flexi-hose/pipe fitted different to other side

rear fuel pipe corroded

wipers poor (streaking)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,370 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 105,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,277 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Slight corrosion to OSF floorpan

Pass 27 Apr 2013 101,092 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 101,090 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,619 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 88,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,685 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,291 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre misshaped

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 57,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front pads look low

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,444 miles

both front tyre wearing inner edges, o/s/r brake pipe corroding, both front discs corroding and lipped, both front pads appear low, n/s/r tyre nailed, rear exhaust box corroding, oil leak.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,990 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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Y572 VLD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y572 VLD, 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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Y572 VLD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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