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Ford Puma

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

T488 RHOMOT history

T488 RHO is a purple petrol Ford Puma first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 82,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2023
Mileage
82,025 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,679 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T488 RHO was last recorded at 82,025 miles on 31 May 2023, 2,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2022: 79,407 miles, lower than 130,381 miles on 5 Feb 2019.

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
79,407 miles · 15 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,618 miles
Average per year
514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,025 miles
  • 2022 – 79,407 miles
  • 2019 – 130,381 miles
  • 2014 – 128,260 miles
  • 2013 – 119,827 miles
  • 2012 – 112,261 miles
  • 2011 – 102,010 miles
  • 2010 – 91,739 miles
  • 2009 – 86,791 miles
  • 2008 – 82,875 miles
  • 2007 – 77,326 miles
  • 2006 – 73,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,025 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed by seat mount, belt attaches to seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Anti-lock braking system obviously removed (1.6 (f))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers splitting
  • AdvisoryOlder repairs of poor quality to underside of car.

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail82,025 miles (+2,618)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,025 miles
    Test number
    835841231340
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed by seat mount, belt attaches to seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Anti-lock braking system obviously removed (1.6 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers splitting
    • AdvisoryOlder repairs of poor quality to underside of car.
  2. Pass79,407 miles (-50,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,407 miles
    Test number
    565027888359
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  3. Pass130,381 miles (+2,121)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,381 miles
    Test number
    178867810505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  4. Pass128,260 miles (+8,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,260 miles
    Test number
    255979044184
    • NoteCorrosion on rear arches and undersills
  5. Pass119,827 miles (+7,566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,827 miles
    Test number
    338527513159
    • NoteCorrosion on rear arches and un dersills
  6. Pass112,261 miles (+10,251)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,261 miles
    Test number
    265596722109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,010 miles (+10,271)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,010 miles
    Test number
    865930661044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
  8. Pass91,739 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,739 miles
    Test number
    832575360078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,791 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,791 miles
    Test number
    171045869436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,875 miles
    Test number
    593787968075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,875 miles (+5,549)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,875 miles
    Test number
    334763168065
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  12. Pass77,326 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    133932537059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,111 miles
    Test number
    543073426059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 RHO

Does T488 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T488 RHO expired on 14 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T488 RHO?
The MOT on T488 RHO expired on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T488 RHO done?
T488 RHO was recorded at 82,025 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023, an average of 514 miles a year.
Has T488 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 RHO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T488 RHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T488 RHO find?
T488 RHO failed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate; horn not working, and 9 more.

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