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Y591 JPU

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,441 mi
Last recorded127,441 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 JPU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 127,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 126,139 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 126,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 124,825 miles

emissions struggle to get through

nsr handbrake effort low

underside heavy undersealed

welding on osr inner sill suspect

Pass 28 Jul 2023 123,786 miles

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED UNDERNEATH

Pass 8 Apr 2022 123,409 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM LOOSE

REAR BRAKE EFFORT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

UNDERSIDE HEAVLY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 119,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front damage to body

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2017 119,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front damage to body

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 113,754 miles

both front road wheels hitting inner wheel arch on full lock

nsr brake pipe

osf tyre inner sidewall cut but not showing cords

Fail 8 Jan 2016 113,754 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust shield (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both front road wheels hitting inner wheel arch on full lock

nsr brake pipe

osf tyre inner sidewall cut but not showing cords

Pass 8 Dec 2014 111,115 miles

both rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Dec 2014 111,098 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,047 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 93,460 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 87,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 71,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,027 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 52,781 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,257 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL (OUTER NO CORDS SHOWING)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,002 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 44,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y591 JPU 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 70.8%.

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 Y591 JPU, 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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Y591 JPU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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