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Y834 WBD

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,035 mi
Last recorded85,035 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 WBD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 83,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 79,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,429 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 75,429 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 75,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2019 73,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 71,544 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 71,540 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 69,715 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 67,315 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 64,711 miles

centre stop not working

coolant low

Pass 27 May 2014 61,978 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 58,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 55,811 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,807 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,309 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 34,917 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,261 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y834 WBD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y834 WBD, 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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Y834 WBD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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