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Y78 JPU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,181 mi
Last recorded214,181 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 JPU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 214,181 miles

Coolant low

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dashboard cut & wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Door card insecure causing difficulty in opening & closing door.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 214,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant low

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dashboard cut & wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Door card insecure causing difficulty in opening & closing door.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 206,131 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coolant low

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dashboard cut & wiring loose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose Cill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Door card loose making opening and closing of door difficult

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 206,081 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Both handbrake cables rubbing against alloys - DANGEROUS (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake insecure Both handbrake cables dragging on floor - DANGEROUS (1.1.21 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dashboard missing/cut, internal wiring hanging loose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Door card loose making opening and closing of the door difficult

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

Offside Outer Body component slightly loose Cill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 205,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coolant low

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dashboard missing/cut, internal wiring hanging loose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Door card loose making opening and closing of the door difficult

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

Offside Outer Body component slightly loose Cill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 197,182 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 196,998 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excess leak from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox join excessively blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at mid to rear area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheelbearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 186,259 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 186,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misting/condensation but still project (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 175,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front abs wiring routed non standard advise further investigation

Nearside Front flexible brake hose non standard and poorly routed and secured advise further investigation.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play borderline pass advise further investigation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs wiring routed non standard advise further investigation

Offside Front flexible brake hose non standard and poorly routed and secured advise further investigation

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low advise adjustment/repair

Rear flexible brake hose routed very close to rear beam axle advise re positioning and further investigation.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard steering wheel fitted and slight play present advise further investigation.

non standard steering wheel fitted, no air bag fitted and no manufacturers plate disclsing original fitment fitted, advise further investigation.

power steering pipes corroded

underbody corrosion present

Fail 7 Sep 2021 174,925 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor around seat mounting area holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front abs wiring routed non standard advise further investigation

Nearside Front flexible brake hose non standard and poorly routed and secured advise further investigation.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play borderline pass advise further investigation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs wiring routed non standard advise further investigation

Offside Front flexible brake hose non standard and poorly routed and secured advise further investigation

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low advise adjustment/repair

Rear flexible brake hose routed very close to rear beam axle advise re positioning and further investigation.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard steering wheel fitted and slight play present advise further investigation.

non standard steering wheel fitted, no air bag fitted and no manufacturers plate disclsing original fitment fitted, advise further investigation.

power steering pipes corroded

underbody corrosion present

Pass 1 Oct 2020 167,609 miles

exhaust system modified and noisy

headlight aims poor

high level brake light inop

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

rear seats and belts removed

slight leak from near side drive shaft seal

slight play in both front top strut mounts

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and painted

vehicle has been heavily modified

Pass 6 Nov 2019 165,206 miles

exhaust rubber mounts perished

exhaust system modified and noisy

headlight aims poor

nearside driveshaft seal weeping

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

nearside outer cv boot perished

rear seats and belts removed

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2019 164,925 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshener collection (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near fuel filler pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both outer rear wheel arches corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front headlamps have water ingress

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

non standard exhaust fitted, various connections but secure

steering wheel slight play advise further investigation

sun sticker on top of screen not considered to affect drivers view

underbody corrosion from front to rear, some areas freshly undersealed and evidence filler present. advise removal of any undeal and further inspection for corrosion .

variour add on wiring under bonnet, cabling not secured.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 151,857 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust noisy but not excessive

front brake discs worn

rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 14 Nov 2017 136,810 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch rusty

offside rear brake hose perished

power steering pump damp

power steering rack damp

rear number plate discolored

exhaust slightly blowing on joints

both inner and outer sills rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust noisy

Fail 8 Nov 2017 136,535 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both inner and outer sills rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust noisy

exhaust slightly blowing on joints

front brake pads low

offside rear brake hose perished

power steering pump damp

power steering rack damp

rear number plate discolored

Pass 20 Dec 2016 124,892 miles

both headlights faded

both rear tyres close to limit

engine oil leak

lift on both front top strut mounts

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

rear underside corrosion

slight exhaust leak around rear silencer joint

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 16 Dec 2015 103,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 103,873 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 88,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 88,389 miles

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

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 at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,213 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 77,213 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,194 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)

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

offside rear tyre uneven tread

Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

offside rear tyre uneven tread

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight uneven tread

Fail 26 Oct 2011 55,330 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight uneven tread

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,163 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,248 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 23,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 15,116 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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Y78 JPU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y78 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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Y78 JPU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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