2001 Ford Puma 1.6L Petrol · Y478 MTW
2001 Ford Puma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 145,228 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2021.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Jun 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y478 MTW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2020
- 145,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y478 MTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Puma (Y478 MTW) between July 2005 and February 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill are”.
Y478 MTW Mileage History
- 02/07/200550,745 mi
- 03/11/200675,003 mi+24,258 mi
- 29/05/200886,505 mi+11,502 mi
- 29/05/200886,505 mi
- 07/08/200987,097 mi+592 mi
- 03/12/2010100,091 mi+12,994 mi
- 16/01/2012108,575 mi+8,484 mi
- 16/01/2012108,575 mi
- 26/01/2013115,819 mi+7,244 mi
- 17/02/2014119,977 mi+4,158 mi
- 03/02/2015123,006 mi+3,029 mi
- 05/02/2015123,008 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/2016128,609 mi+5,601 mi
- 04/02/2016128,609 mi
- 15/02/2017135,005 mi+6,396 mi
- 16/02/2017135,005 mi
- 07/02/2018138,496 mi+3,491 mi
- 08/02/2018138,503 mi+7 mi
- 08/03/2019143,374 mi+4,871 mi
- 08/03/2019143,378 mi+4 mi
- 05/02/2020145,222 mi+1,844 mi
- 12/02/2020145,228 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,465 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Puma (First Generation)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Structural Corrosion (Rear Arches, Sills, Floorpan)Serious
The Puma most infamous fault. Rear wheel arches rot from the inside out, and sills, jacking points and the boot floor are also susceptible. Fresh underseal may be hiding serious corrosion.
- CV Joint and Driveshaft WearModerate
The Puma front CV joints and boots deteriorate with age, leading to clicking on full lock and eventually joint failure. MOT testers often flag deteriorated or split CV boots.
- Engine Management and Oxygen Sensor FaultsModerate
The 1.7 VVT engine is sensitive to a failed heated oxygen sensor causing rough running, hesitation and poor idle. Coil pack failures and HT lead shorting from coolant leaking onto them via failed core plugs are also common.
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