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Ford Puma

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,679 cc

LA51 DKFMOT history

LA51 DKF is a grey petrol Ford Puma first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,617 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 DKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,679 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 DKF was last recorded at 120,617 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,869 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,748 miles
Average per year
4,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,617 miles
  • 2025 – 118,869 miles
  • 2023 – 118,866 miles
  • 2022 – 115,087 miles
  • 2021 – 110,410 miles
  • 2020 – 106,353 miles
  • 2019 – 104,912 miles
  • 2018 – 99,878 miles
  • 2017 – 95,796 miles
  • 2016 – 91,295 miles
  • 2015 – 87,384 miles
  • 2014 – 83,720 miles
  • 2013 – 80,056 miles
  • 2012 – 76,908 miles
  • 2011 – 73,274 miles
  • 2010 – 66,301 miles
  • 2009 – 59,989 miles
  • 2008 – 51,256 miles
  • 2007 – 43,700 miles
  • 2006 – 35,205 miles
  • 2005 – 27,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,617 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,617 miles (+1,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,617 miles
    Test number
    251628049962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass118,869 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,869 miles
    Test number
    155380856566
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail118,866 miles (+3,779)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,866 miles
    Test number
    639074643161
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass115,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,087 miles
    Test number
    711231893366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,087 miles (+4,677)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,087 miles
    Test number
    680124974076
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,410 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,410 miles
    Test number
    161785956471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,353 miles (+1,441)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,353 miles
    Test number
    555332692769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connector (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

  8. Pass104,912 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    269628256226
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail104,911 miles (+5,033)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    352515763791
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,878 miles (+4,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,878 miles
    Test number
    297718630825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,796 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,796 miles
    Test number
    911091532539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail95,786 miles (+4,491)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,786 miles
    Test number
    531309884281
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass91,295 miles (+3,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    691000653198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass87,384 miles (+3,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    701259835073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass83,720 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,720 miles
    Test number
    457053654355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail83,711 miles (+3,655)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,711 miles
    Test number
    959633354331
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass80,056 miles (+3,148)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,056 miles
    Test number
    238167843392
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteO/s/r shocker top mount worn.

  18. Pass76,908 miles (+3,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,908 miles
    Test number
    409705642463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass73,274 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,274 miles
    Test number
    776846931359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,301 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,301 miles
    Test number
    201545130304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,989 miles (+8,733)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    424578239431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,256 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    534268238300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,179 miles (+7,479)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,179 miles
    Test number
    451733238378
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass43,700 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,700 miles
    Test number
    281648947333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,205 miles (+7,973)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,205 miles
    Test number
    554412456365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,232 miles
    Test number
    601880955394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 DKF

Does LA51 DKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 DKF is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 DKF?
The MOT on LA51 DKF is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 DKF done?
LA51 DKF was recorded at 120,617 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,493 miles a year.
Has LA51 DKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 DKF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 DKF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 DKF find?
LA51 DKF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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