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Ford Puma

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

T278 XAPMOT history

T278 XAP is a black petrol Ford Puma first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,479 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 XAP
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 valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 XAP was last recorded at 109,479 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,094 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
385 miles
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,479 miles
  • 2024 – 109,094 miles
  • 2023 – 108,673 miles
  • 2022 – 108,396 miles
  • 2021 – 108,176 miles
  • 2020 – 107,752 miles
  • 2019 – 107,315 miles
  • 2017 – 105,740 miles
  • 2016 – 103,510 miles
  • 2015 – 99,475 miles
  • 2014 – 95,994 miles
  • 2013 – 92,338 miles
  • 2012 – 88,066 miles
  • 2011 – 82,823 miles
  • 2010 – 77,118 miles
  • 2009 – 71,537 miles
  • 2008 – 66,761 miles
  • 2007 – 60,872 miles
  • 2006 – 55,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,479 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront slight play in top mounts
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to undersideRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,479 miles (+385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,479 miles
    Test number
    798085566776
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in top mounts
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  2. Pass109,094 miles (+421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,094 miles
    Test number
    532208024280
    • AdvisoryRear some surface corrosion

  3. Pass108,673 miles (+277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,673 miles
    Test number
    616466195909
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySome sill and chassis repairs to underside
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion

  4. Pass108,396 miles (+220)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,396 miles
    Test number
    720180111153
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts have slight play
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  5. Pass108,176 miles (+424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,176 miles
    Test number
    980235810066
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre heat shields loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner wheel rims damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension top mounts worn

  6. Pass107,752 miles (+437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,752 miles
    Test number
    992256369892
    • AdvisoryFront strut top mounts worn
    • AdvisorySome repairs made to underside
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  7. Pass107,315 miles (+1,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    269697295845
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,740 miles (+2,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,740 miles
    Test number
    689773907620
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySome corrosion too rear arches
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion too underside

  9. Pass103,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    432508945064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,510 miles (+4,035)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    472923347609
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass99,475 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,475 miles
    Test number
    346594855153
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHead lamp pattern poor

  12. Fail99,475 miles (+3,481)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,475 miles
    Test number
    218286445457
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHead lamp pattern poor

  13. Pass95,994 miles (+20)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,994 miles
    Test number
    439817544142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside centre outer sill
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front floor
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front inner sill
    • NoteCorrosion to rear inner sills and rear chassis rails
    • NoteCorrosion to rear inner wheel arches

  14. Fail95,974 miles (+3,636)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,974 miles
    Test number
    865673644197
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside centre outer sill
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front floor
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front inner sill
    • NoteCorrosion to rear inner sills and rear chassis rails
    • NoteCorrosion to rear inner wheel arches

  15. Pass92,338 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,338 miles
    Test number
    319134253157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails
    • NoteCorrosion to offside rear wheel arch

  16. Fail92,336 miles (+4,270)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    385244353180
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails
    • NoteCorrosion to offside rear wheel arch

  17. Pass88,066 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,066 miles
    Test number
    416334972104
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion to both outer sills
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear outer wheel arches
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front floor
    • NoteCorrrosion to offside rear inner sill

  18. Fail88,063 miles (+5,240)3 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,063 miles
    Test number
    607644272172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion to both outer sills
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear outer wheel arches
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front floor
    • NoteCorrrosion to offside rear inner sill
    • NoteOffside front tyre on the limit on inner edges (tread not cut as deep)

  19. Pass82,823 miles (+5,705)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,823 miles
    Test number
    879584071124
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to both centre outer sills
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front floor pan
    • NoteCorrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch
    • NoteCorrosion to rear inner sills

  20. Pass77,118 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,118 miles
    Test number
    593945970193
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson 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)
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
    • NoteCorrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

  21. Fail77,115 miles (+5,578)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    444725970176
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson 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)
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
    • NoteCorrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

  22. Pass71,537 miles (+4,776)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    740355879150
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

  23. Pass66,761 miles (+22)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,761 miles
    Test number
    412417978139
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edge
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pressure low
    • NoteTempory repair to drivers door mirror

  24. Fail66,739 miles (+5,867)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,739 miles
    Test number
    701966978177
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edge
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pressure low
    • NoteTempory repair to drivers door mirror

  25. Pass60,872 miles (+5,685)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    273511177400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemporary reapir to offside door mirror

  26. Pass55,187 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,187 miles
    Test number
    283215166114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T278 XAP

Does T278 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 XAP is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T278 XAP?
The MOT on T278 XAP is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T278 XAP done?
T278 XAP was recorded at 109,479 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has T278 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 XAP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T278 XAP 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 T278 XAP find?
T278 XAP passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front slight play in top mounts; surface corrosion to underside.

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