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Y835 LJO

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,650 mi
Last recorded93,650 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 LJO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 93,650 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 93,632 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated osf, nsf. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted osf, nsf. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 93,631 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 93,631 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 93,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 93,626 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 93,626 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 93,626 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 93,619 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width both (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 93,600 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 93,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,857 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,441 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 92,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,269 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 63,601 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,351 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,236 miles

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,680 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 34,680 miles

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

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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Y835 LJO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 Y835 LJO, 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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What year was Y835 LJO registered?

Y835 LJO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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