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Ford Puma

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

T472 VAVMOT history

T472 VAV is a silver petrol Ford Puma first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 45,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2023
Mileage
45,482 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T472 VAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,679 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T472 VAV was last recorded at 45,482 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2009: 6,517 miles, lower than 98,777 miles on 30 Jul 2008.

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
45,136 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 45,482 miles
  • 2022 – 45,136 miles
  • 2021 – 44,829 miles
  • 2020 – 44,558 miles
  • 2019 – 44,131 miles
  • 2018 – 43,484 miles
  • 2016 – 42,474 miles
  • 2015 – 41,805 miles
  • 2014 – 40,791 miles
  • 2013 – 38,643 miles
  • 2012 – 29,946 miles
  • 2011 – 20,574 miles
  • 2010 – 13,889 miles
  • 2009 – 6,517 miles
  • 2008 – 98,777 miles
  • 2007 – 83,300 miles
  • 2006 – 69,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail45,482 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCorosion to underbody

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail45,482 miles (+346)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    466071559353
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorosion to underbody

  2. Pass45,136 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    218302780940
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail45,119 miles (+290)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,119 miles
    Test number
    807530261952
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass44,829 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    294817727272
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail44,829 miles (+271)1 major1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    382724839583
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,558 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,558 miles
    Test number
    824371145052
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear lights have water on lens
    • AdvisoryUnder body starting to corrode

  7. Fail44,558 miles (+427)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,558 miles
    Test number
    271347741471
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear lights have water on lens
    • AdvisoryUnder body starting to corrode

  8. Pass44,131 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    412031300435
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear water in lights
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail44,131 miles (+647)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    925227226328
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear water in lights
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass43,484 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,484 miles
    Test number
    722643884604
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both otter sills (6.1.A.1)

  11. Fail43,484 miles (+1,010)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,484 miles
    Test number
    432150694655
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both otter sills (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass42,474 miles (+669)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    639110746056
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill riser (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass41,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    235418490187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail41,804 miles (+1,013)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,804 miles
    Test number
    662119785032
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,791 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    129847814314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail40,790 miles (+2,147)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,790 miles
    Test number
    249427214337
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff nside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding on

  17. Pass38,643 miles (+8,697)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,643 miles
    Test number
    907290723342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    875323882279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,946 miles (+9,372)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    758732682262
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass20,574 miles (+6,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,574 miles
    Test number
    445807501253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass13,889 miles (+7,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    13,889 miles
    Test number
    843073700240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass6,517 miles (-92,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    6,517 miles
    Test number
    193468509283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass98,777 miles (+15,477)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    98,777 miles
    Test number
    124172518265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,300 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,300 miles
    Test number
    750396547167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,948 miles (+13,783)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    940619937121
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass69,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    420969026190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T472 VAV

Does T472 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T472 VAV expired on 29 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T472 VAV?
The MOT on T472 VAV expired on 29 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T472 VAV done?
T472 VAV was recorded at 45,482 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023.
Has T472 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T472 VAV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T472 VAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T472 VAV find?
T472 VAV failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 8 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush, and 8 more.

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