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X523 NKL

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

204,418 mi
Last recorded204,418 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 NKL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 204,418 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2025 204,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 202,899 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 201,667 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 200,095 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 199,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 197,819 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 197,817 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 195,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 191,240 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 174,593 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 174,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear portion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 151,672 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 126,602 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 126,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,426 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated/perished

Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,114 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Offside and nearside front lower arm rear bush bonding deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,781 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2011 88,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,839 miles

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,478 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,516 miles

o/s/f bumper skirt hanging down

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

rear exaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2009 71,516 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f bumper skirt hanging down

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

rear exaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 59,362 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,400 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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X523 NKL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 X523 NKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X523 NKL registered?

X523 NKL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X523 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 NKL shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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