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Ford Puma

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

T278 VVWMOT history

T278 VVW is a red petrol Ford Puma first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
138,079 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 VVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,679 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 VVW was last recorded at 138,079 miles on 10 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2023: 138,079 miles, lower than 138,093 miles on 6 Jan 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
138,093 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Average per year
6,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,079 miles
  • 2022 – 138,063 miles
  • 2021 – 132,842 miles
  • 2020 – 128,455 miles
  • 2019 – 117,125 miles
  • 2018 – 109,160 miles
  • 2017 – 102,870 miles
  • 2016 – 96,546 miles
  • 2014 – 86,866 miles
  • 2013 – 80,893 miles
  • 2012 – 72,278 miles
  • 2011 – 66,570 miles
  • 2010 – 60,656 miles
  • 2009 – 52,193 miles
  • 2008 – 46,660 miles
  • 2007 – 41,823 miles
  • 2006 – 35,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,079 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,079 miles (-14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,079 miles
    Test number
    979919530611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,093 miles (+30)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,093 miles
    Test number
    717556134151
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in lens (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Fail138,063 miles (+5,221)3 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    726844788202
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension top mountings
    • AdvisoryStrong fuel smell under vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty in places
    • AdvisoryVery low effort on nearside parking brake

  4. Pass132,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,842 miles
    Test number
    275261533716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,842 miles (+4,387)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,842 miles
    Test number
    210681149501
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass128,455 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,455 miles
    Test number
    818304355007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,406 miles (+11,281)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,406 miles
    Test number
    791160893879
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength CLOSING PANEL AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength CLOSING PANEL AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass117,125 miles (+7,965)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,125 miles
    Test number
    748386082796
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass109,160 miles (+6,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,160 miles
    Test number
    945051575218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

  10. Pass102,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    307366779721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,870 miles (+6,324)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    125184555057
    • FailureBrake performance not tested System leaking (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBraking system leaking Rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch near hose union (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch near hose union (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass96,546 miles (+9,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,546 miles
    Test number
    568695299928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass86,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,866 miles
    Test number
    946121484205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail86,866 miles (+5,973)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,866 miles
    Test number
    986881184290
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass80,893 miles (+8,615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,893 miles
    Test number
    356692083440
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass72,278 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,278 miles
    Test number
    605770342125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,570 miles
    Test number
    675570941178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail66,570 miles (+5,914)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,570 miles
    Test number
    995790941133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass60,656 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,656 miles
    Test number
    850397240141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,193 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    420633359142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,660 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,660 miles
    Test number
    151855968163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,823 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    460156967112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,524 miles
    Test number
    924927866135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 VVW

Does T278 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 VVW expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 VVW?
The MOT on T278 VVW expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 VVW done?
T278 VVW was recorded at 138,079 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 6,189 miles a year.
Has T278 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 VVW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T278 VVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T278 VVW find?
T278 VVW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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