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Ford Puma

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,679 cc

Y256 EAYMOT history

Y256 EAY is a black petrol Ford Puma first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 44,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
44,603 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 EAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,679 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 EAY was last recorded at 44,603 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 1,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,200 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,403 miles
Average per year
1,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,603 miles
  • 2025 – 43,200 miles
  • 2024 – 42,486 miles
  • 2023 – 41,710 miles
  • 2022 – 40,400 miles
  • 2021 – 39,656 miles
  • 2020 – 38,801 miles
  • 2019 – 37,605 miles
  • 2018 – 36,314 miles
  • 2017 – 35,574 miles
  • 2016 – 34,543 miles
  • 2015 – 33,526 miles
  • 2014 – 32,634 miles
  • 2013 – 30,713 miles
  • 2012 – 28,363 miles
  • 2011 – 26,118 miles
  • 2010 – 23,521 miles
  • 2009 – 21,133 miles
  • 2008 – 18,735 miles
  • 2007 – 15,221 miles
  • 2006 – 12,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,603 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Axle Corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both Front Steering Knuckles Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,603 miles (+1,403)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    404261446788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass43,200 miles (+714)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    771306490900
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Steering Knuckles Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass42,486 miles (+776)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,486 miles
    Test number
    408833364674
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Steering Knuckles Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass41,710 miles (+1,310)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,710 miles
    Test number
    555064651724
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering Knuckle Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,400 miles (+744)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    40,400 miles
    Test number
    982703795705
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Steering Knuckle Corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,656 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,656 miles
    Test number
    288949266688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  7. Fail39,644 miles (+843)4 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,644 miles
    Test number
    225608621435
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished Tyres Cords Seen Through Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished Tyres Cords Seen Through Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished Tyres Cords Seen Through Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished Tyres Cords Seen Through Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  8. Pass38,801 miles (+1,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,801 miles
    Test number
    743456167627
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  9. Pass37,605 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,605 miles
    Test number
    165041988439
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail37,520 miles (+1,206)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    986354082773
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass36,314 miles (+740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,314 miles
    Test number
    166432617857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under passenger floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass35,574 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,574 miles
    Test number
    349760491083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,543 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,543 miles
    Test number
    313887596022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail34,493 miles (+967)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    514946431445
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, near axle mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail33,526 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,526 miles
    Test number
    305592695091
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass33,526 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,526 miles
    Test number
    856632395016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,634 miles (+1,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,634 miles
    Test number
    457561894069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass30,713 miles (+2,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,713 miles
    Test number
    929938893004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,363 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,363 miles
    Test number
    706764672072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,118 miles (+2,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,118 miles
    Test number
    366005791081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,521 miles (+2,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,521 miles
    Test number
    680915680061
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass21,133 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    430206789070
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges

  23. Fail21,133 miles (+2,398)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    181356789019
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges

  24. Pass18,735 miles (+3,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,735 miles
    Test number
    662735998090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  25. Pass15,221 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,221 miles
    Test number
    360215377071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass12,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,880 miles
    Test number
    442655596099
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y256 EAY

Does Y256 EAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 EAY is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 EAY?
The MOT on Y256 EAY is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 EAY done?
Y256 EAY was recorded at 44,603 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,569 miles a year.
Has Y256 EAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 EAY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y256 EAY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y256 EAY find?
Y256 EAY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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