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X409 RVW

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,324 mi
Last recorded104,324 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX409 RVW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 104,324 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier

Fail 24 Aug 2026 104,324 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier

Pass 5 Aug 2025 103,128 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 103,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,303 miles

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2022 96,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear n/s/r arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear o/s/r arch corroded

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox area

spare wheel wrong size in carrier loose but will not fall out

Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,081 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 93,081 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,814 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front OSF tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,432 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers seat (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,916 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,839 miles

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

both front flexi brake pipes light cracking

front wipers slight smear

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 59,279 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,961 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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X409 RVW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X409 RVW, 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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X409 RVW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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