
Ford Puma
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,679 cc
LA51 DBZMOT history
LA51 DBZ is a silver petrol Ford Puma first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,853 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 73,853 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,427 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 DBZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Puma
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,679 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 18 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 DBZ was last recorded at 73,853 miles on 29 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Apr 2026: 73,853 miles, lower than 78,846 miles on 24 Apr 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 78,846 miles · 24 Apr 2026
- Average per year
- 2,427 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,853 miles
- 2025 – 72,466 miles
- 2024 – 70,859 miles
- 2023 – 69,837 miles
- 2022 – 69,319 miles
- 2021 – 68,232 miles
- 2020 – 62,673 miles
- 2019 – 61,284 miles
- 2018 – 59,933 miles
- 2017 – 59,600 miles
- 2016 – 59,595 miles
- 2015 – 57,851 miles
- 2014 – 55,858 miles
- 2013 – 53,739 miles
- 2012 – 49,721 miles
- 2010 – 47,469 miles
- 2009 – 44,215 miles
- 2008 – 40,897 miles
- 2007 – 35,328 miles
- 2006 – 30,626 miles
- 2005 – 24,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Front Upper Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Rear engine earth strap breaking up
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,853 miles (-4,993)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 73,853 miles
- Test number
- 679123718390
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,846 miles (+6,380)5 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,846 miles
- Test number
- 133032667085
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,466 miles (+1,607)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 72,466 miles
- Test number
- 270484736766
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,859 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 70,859 miles
- Test number
- 523932130626
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail70,859 miles (+1,022)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,859 miles
- Test number
- 606037727301
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,837 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 69,837 miles
- Test number
- 364124715551
- MinorCentral Front Upper Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Rear engine earth strap breaking up (4.11 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail69,837 miles (+518)3 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,837 miles
- Test number
- 366563543571
- DangerousCentral Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Flexible joint deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Front Upper Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Rear engine earth strap breaking up (4.11 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,319 miles (+1,087)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 69,319 miles
- Test number
- 445307050442
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,232 miles (+5,559)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 68,232 miles
- Test number
- 337549594676
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,673 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 62,673 miles
- Test number
- 543180008249
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail62,672 miles (+1,388)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,672 miles
- Test number
- 150106983300
- MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass61,284 miles (+1,351)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 61,284 miles
- Test number
- 266434030442
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, NSR - Cuts, OSR - low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,933 miles (+333)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 59,933 miles
- Test number
- 408024591980
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside/nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))
Pass59,600 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 59,600 miles
- Test number
- 703242673246
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished/aged 16 yrs old
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (6.3.1d)
Fail59,595 miles (+1,744)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,595 miles
- Test number
- 119754386316
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass57,851 miles (+1,993)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 57,851 miles
- Test number
- 532757592490
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass55,858 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 55,858 miles
- Test number
- 299434124341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,856 miles (+2,117)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,856 miles
- Test number
- 886003224333
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass53,739 miles (+14)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 53,739 miles
- Test number
- 119509413353
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail53,725 miles (+4,004)4 failures2 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,725 miles
- Test number
- 728056613387
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOil leak
Pass49,721 miles (+2,252)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 49,721 miles
- Test number
- 917821812052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,469 miles (+3,254)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 47,469 miles
- Test number
- 143355510399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,215 miles (+3,318)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 44,215 miles
- Test number
- 562548629366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,897 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,897 miles
- Test number
- 441018738493
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteOne O/S washer jet blocked
Pass40,897 miles (+5,569)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 40,897 miles
- Test number
- 694948238340
- NoteOne O/S washer jet blocked
Pass35,328 miles (+4,702)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 35,328 miles
- Test number
- 444522437441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,626 miles (+6,255)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 30,626 miles
- Test number
- 363717426386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 24,371 miles
- Test number
- 264403445361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 DBZ
- Does LA51 DBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 DBZ is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 DBZ?
- The MOT on LA51 DBZ is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 DBZ done?
- LA51 DBZ was recorded at 73,853 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,427 miles a year.
- Has LA51 DBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 DBZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA51 DBZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA51 DBZ find?
- LA51 DBZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged, and 5 more.
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