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X461 XOT

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 XOT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 113,128 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 113,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

NSR parking brake very low effort recorded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,564 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 109,854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non Standard Suspension Components Fitted, vehicle has very little or no suspension

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

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

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

front brake hoses slightly kinked due to the vehicle being lowered

rear seats not fitted at the time of test

vehicle has numerous welding repairs, unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Fail 23 Sep 2021 104,569 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, under passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS adjusted to the correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Non Standard Suspension Components Fitted, vehicle has very little or no suspension

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

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

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

front brake hoses slightly kinked due to the vehicle being lowered

rear seats not fitted at the time of test

vehicle has numerous welding repairs, unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear seats removed

rear silencer insecure

unable to fully inspect condition of rear inner wheel archs

wheel studs not long enough for non standard road wheels

Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,116 miles

All wheel arch areas have carpet style arch liners preventing decent inspection of prescribed areas

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF And OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing corroded, only slightly leaking at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,704 miles

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

both front outer cv gaiters getting deteriorated

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

slight play in both rear suspension top strut mounts

vehicles underbody getting weak with corrosion in areas

Fail 9 Aug 2018 87,561 miles

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

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

both front outer cv gaiters getting deteriorated

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

slight play in both rear suspension top strut mounts

vehicles underbody getting weak with corrosion in areas

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded

Offside Front tyre starting to get worn

Fail 21 Jul 2017 79,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded

Offside Front tyre starting to get worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,900 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,305 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,527 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)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs pitted on inside

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisy

Fail 30 Sep 2011 56,527 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs pitted on inside

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,378 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE,S JUST STARTING TO PERISH

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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X461 XOT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X461 XOT, 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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X461 XOT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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