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Y748 SCT

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,944 mi
Last recorded50,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 SCT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 50,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

eye level stop light out

Pass 28 Jun 2025 49,939 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 15 May 2024 48,618 miles

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

Rear exhaust section getting weak

coolant low

Pass 9 Feb 2023 46,637 miles

Offside Rear axle trailing arm bush weak/worn

corrosion both sides rear flexible brake hose ferrules

corrosion offside rear chassis and both sides rear inner sills

exhaust rear silencer very corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 46,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear axle trailing arm bush weak/worn

corrosion both sides rear flexible brake hose ferrules

corrosion offside rear chassis and both sides rear inner sills

exhaust rear silencer very corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,039 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 45,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,353 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,642 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,851 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,882 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,148 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,382 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,026 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,526 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 37,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,084 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,115 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,482 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,019 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,242 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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Y748 SCT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y748 SCT, 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 Y748 SCT registered?

Y748 SCT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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