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X474 KGN

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,889 mi
Last recorded67,889 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 KGN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,889 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,422 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 61,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,808 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 57,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 55,657 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,412 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,779 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 41,779 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,340 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,204 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,482 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 33,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,991 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,800 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 23,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,514 miles

slight lifting of n/s/f/ lower suspension arm

Fail 30 Jul 2008 17,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,049 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,460 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 14,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 11,621 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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X474 KGN is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X474 KGN, 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 X474 KGN registered?

X474 KGN is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X474 KGN safe to buy?

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