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Ford Puma

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,679 cc

S818 CFAMOT history

S818 CFA is a silver petrol Ford Puma first used on 16 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 14,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
14,515 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S818 CFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,679 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S818 CFA was last recorded at 14,515 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 2,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2024: 9,175 miles, lower than 106,468 miles on 14 Feb 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
11,928 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,515 miles
  • 2025 – 11,928 miles
  • 2024 – 9,175 miles
  • 2023 – 106,468 miles
  • 2022 – 104,523 miles
  • 2021 – 103,090 miles
  • 2019 – 99,594 miles
  • 2018 – 93,458 miles
  • 2017 – 87,254 miles
  • 2016 – 81,557 miles
  • 2015 – 76,212 miles
  • 2014 – 71,477 miles
  • 2013 – 67,141 miles
  • 2012 – 62,848 miles
  • 2011 – 58,346 miles
  • 2010 – 54,796 miles
  • 2009 – 51,364 miles
  • 2008 – 48,172 miles
  • 2007 – 44,698 miles
  • 2006 – 41,203 miles
  • 2005 – 37,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,515 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel needs adjustment
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,515 miles (+2,587)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    14,515 miles
    Test number
    988014876863
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel needs adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass11,928 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    11,928 miles
    Test number
    133855226911
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail11,900 miles (+2,725)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,900 miles
    Test number
    442255856515
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass9,175 miles (-97,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    9,175 miles
    Test number
    299223440447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,468 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,468 miles
    Test number
    849962524025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail106,452 miles (+1,929)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    149103348595
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,523 miles
    Test number
    808707506034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail104,523 miles (+1,433)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,523 miles
    Test number
    756576559089
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,090 miles (+3,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,090 miles
    Test number
    132693988559
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle getting corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer getting corroded

  10. Pass99,594 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    256807758402
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail99,460 miles (+6,002)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    676599683757
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wishbone corrosion advise replace

  12. Pass93,458 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,458 miles
    Test number
    608323149947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,436 miles (+6,182)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    374467793293
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass87,254 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,254 miles
    Test number
    181674969647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,253 miles (+5,696)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,253 miles
    Test number
    462956214939
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass81,557 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    692337411114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,348 miles (+5,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,348 miles
    Test number
    745156961330
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass76,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,212 miles
    Test number
    209911195452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,211 miles (+4,734)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    278061395445
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

  20. Pass71,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    388131294173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,477 miles (+4,336)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    259651394480
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass67,141 miles (+4,293)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    299411393443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

  23. Pass62,848 miles (+4,502)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,848 miles
    Test number
    279399392166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread is on the legal limit of 1.6mm recommend change tyre very soon
    • NoteOffside front tyre is bald on the inner edge
    • NoteUnable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

  24. Pass58,346 miles (+3,550)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,346 miles
    Test number
    495189581165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge
    • NoteUnable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

  25. Pass54,796 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,796 miles
    Test number
    841165010251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass51,364 miles (+3,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    161948799101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass48,172 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,172 miles
    Test number
    661388018212
    • NoteUnable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

  28. Fail48,171 miles (+3,473)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,171 miles
    Test number
    351978918210
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

  29. Pass44,698 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    372756247227
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Fail44,698 miles (+3,495)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    743012447284
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass41,203 miles (+3,627)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,203 miles
    Test number
    852279356245
    • NoteExhaust system in poor condition.
    • NoteO/s front, n/s rear, & o/s rear brake pipes in poor condition.

  32. Pass37,576 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,576 miles
    Test number
    252976335297
    • NoteO/s & n/s/front tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box getting in poor condition
    • NoteRear wiper blade ript

Questions about S818 CFA

Does S818 CFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S818 CFA is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S818 CFA?
The MOT on S818 CFA is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S818 CFA done?
S818 CFA was recorded at 14,515 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026.
Has S818 CFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S818 CFA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S818 CFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S818 CFA find?
S818 CFA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; handbrake travel needs adjustment, and 2 more.

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