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Ford Puma

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T343 VFLMOT history

T343 VFL is a silver petrol Ford Puma first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2026
Mileage
128,344 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 VFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T343 VFL was last recorded at 128,344 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,849 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,495 miles
Average per year
5,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,344 miles
  • 2025 – 125,849 miles
  • 2024 – 121,172 miles
  • 2023 – 117,723 miles
  • 2022 – 114,547 miles
  • 2021 – 112,964 miles
  • 2020 – 110,096 miles
  • 2019 – 106,889 miles
  • 2018 – 102,079 miles
  • 2017 – 97,354 miles
  • 2016 – 93,490 miles
  • 2015 – 89,495 miles
  • 2014 – 84,376 miles
  • 2013 – 79,921 miles
  • 2012 – 70,623 miles
  • 2011 – 61,975 miles
  • 2010 – 52,315 miles
  • 2009 – 43,690 miles
  • 2008 – 35,060 miles
  • 2007 – 31,633 miles
  • 2006 – 26,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,344 miles
  • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s axle / beam main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming to rear n/s inner sill and o/s outer sill/ previous welded repair areas

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Lower outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower outer sill, previous repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,344 miles (+2,495)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,344 miles
    Test number
    781966265060
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s axle / beam main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming to rear n/s inner sill and o/s outer sill/ previous welded repair areas
  2. Pass125,849 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,849 miles
    Test number
    705733081279
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower outer sill, previous repair
  3. Fail125,769 miles (+4,597)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,769 miles
    Test number
    934400835286
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower outer sill, previous repair
  4. Pass121,172 miles (+3,449)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,172 miles
    Test number
    548613504462
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Aim slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass117,723 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,723 miles
    Test number
    407872775265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,547 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,547 miles
    Test number
    897486266026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail114,442 miles (+1,478)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    903328258730
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass112,964 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,964 miles
    Test number
    985697644864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,096 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    668502345298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,889 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    706524714385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,079 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    202982062423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,354 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,354 miles
    Test number
    473771849680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,490 miles (+3,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    816043233712
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass89,495 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,495 miles
    Test number
    226619685412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,376 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    689706184173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,921 miles (+9,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,921 miles
    Test number
    609736893140
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders
  17. Pass70,623 miles (+8,648)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,623 miles
    Test number
    445138382145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,975 miles (+9,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    429037781168
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on inside edges of tread
  19. Pass52,315 miles (+8,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    400919770139
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder
  20. Pass43,690 miles (+8,630)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,690 miles
    Test number
    872217889154
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
  21. Pass35,060 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,060 miles
    Test number
    893802898157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,633 miles (+4,949)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,633 miles
    Test number
    210236887472
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on the inside edges.
  23. Pass26,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,684 miles
    Test number
    812523206238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T343 VFL

Does T343 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T343 VFL expired on 26 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T343 VFL?
The MOT on T343 VFL expired on 26 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T343 VFL done?
T343 VFL was recorded at 128,344 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,091 miles a year.
Has T343 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 VFL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T343 VFL 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 T343 VFL find?
T343 VFL failed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s axle / beam main bushes; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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