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Ford Puma

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

T228 SARMOT history

T228 SAR is a black petrol Ford Puma first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
70,965 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 SAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,679 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 SAR was last recorded at 70,965 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,964 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,965 miles
  • 2023 – 67,929 miles
  • 2022 – 64,879 miles
  • 2021 – 61,637 miles
  • 2020 – 57,769 miles
  • 2019 – 55,532 miles
  • 2018 – 53,515 miles
  • 2017 – 49,406 miles
  • 2016 – 47,178 miles
  • 2015 – 45,013 miles
  • 2014 – 40,886 miles
  • 2013 – 38,021 miles
  • 2012 – 35,843 miles
  • 2011 – 29,769 miles
  • 2010 – 29,723 miles
  • 2008 – 27,760 miles
  • 2007 – 27,348 miles
  • 2006 – 26,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,965 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,965 miles (+1)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,965 miles
    Test number
    671702816871
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail70,964 miles (+3,035)1 dangerous3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    568657639258
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass67,929 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    214688458262
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front front subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail67,929 miles (+3,050)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    286008405892
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front front subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass64,879 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    799571030526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,843 miles (+3,206)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    592543342359
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,637 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    206457784580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail61,637 miles (+3,868)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    431272224265
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass57,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    547929100485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail57,769 miles (+2,237)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    884861214473
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass55,532 miles (+2,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,532 miles
    Test number
    513050039257
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded not blowing
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps starting to mist
  12. Pass53,515 miles (+1,748)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,515 miles
    Test number
    114736805391
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil misting on sump
  13. Pass51,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,767 miles
    Test number
    255802080929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  14. Fail51,767 miles (+2,361)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,767 miles
    Test number
    171368502117
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  15. Pass49,406 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    478832489643
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass47,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,178 miles
    Test number
    519231448304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,178 miles (+2,165)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,178 miles
    Test number
    280803461820
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass45,013 miles (+4,127)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    159544925488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
  19. Pass40,886 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,886 miles
    Test number
    166562634483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,021 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    108779503031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,843 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,843 miles
    Test number
    487181822092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,769 miles (+46)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,769 miles
    Test number
    855624621036
    • NoteBoth front brake discs heavily corroded and worn, pads getting down
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracked, osf tread getting low
    • NoteBoth rear brake hose protection sleeves split
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin in poor condition
    • NoteTiny buckle to nsf wheel
  23. Pass29,723 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,723 miles
    Test number
    174035320029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,760 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,760 miles
    Test number
    584194258367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,348 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    222601857223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,872 miles
    Test number
    323668836287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T228 SAR

Does T228 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T228 SAR expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T228 SAR?
The MOT on T228 SAR expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T228 SAR done?
T228 SAR was recorded at 70,965 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 2,428 miles a year.
Has T228 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 SAR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T228 SAR 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 T228 SAR find?
T228 SAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; central front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 9 more.

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