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Ford Puma

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

T491 DBMMOT history

T491 DBM is a red petrol Ford Puma first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,206 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 DBM
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
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 DBM was last recorded at 54,206 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,984 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,222 miles
Average per year
1,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,206 miles
  • 2025 – 52,984 miles
  • 2024 – 52,946 miles
  • 2023 – 52,092 miles
  • 2022 – 51,507 miles
  • 2021 – 50,875 miles
  • 2020 – 50,363 miles
  • 2019 – 49,268 miles
  • 2018 – 47,389 miles
  • 2017 – 46,228 miles
  • 2016 – 44,836 miles
  • 2015 – 43,211 miles
  • 2014 – 41,834 miles
  • 2013 – 39,412 miles
  • 2012 – 37,050 miles
  • 2011 – 33,883 miles
  • 2010 – 31,392 miles
  • 2009 – 29,584 miles
  • 2008 – 26,290 miles
  • 2007 – 23,939 miles
  • 2006 – 21,826 miles
  • 2005 – 19,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,206 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,206 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,206 miles
    Test number
    734854953905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,984 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,984 miles
    Test number
    237818933035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,946 miles (+854)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,946 miles
    Test number
    660166214242
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage outside of a swept area
  4. Pass52,092 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,092 miles
    Test number
    351871644175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,507 miles (+632)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,507 miles
    Test number
    241606698682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass50,875 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    452771214784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,363 miles (+1,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,363 miles
    Test number
    870631765160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass49,268 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,268 miles
    Test number
    529187246635
    • AdvisoryNSF Lower wing seal corroded
    • AdvisoryRear ex box outer skin corroded
  9. Pass47,389 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,389 miles
    Test number
    897282135856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,228 miles (+1,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    260749721662
    • AdvisoryRear exhuast box outer skin corroded
  11. Pass44,836 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,836 miles
    Test number
    332500695267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,211 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,211 miles
    Test number
    307753305467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,834 miles (+2,422)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,834 miles
    Test number
    895729204262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded
  14. Pass39,412 miles (+2,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,412 miles
    Test number
    909964303289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass37,050 miles (+3,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,050 miles
    Test number
    355206002456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass33,883 miles (+2,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,883 miles
    Test number
    409067411266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass31,392 miles (+1,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,392 miles
    Test number
    953106810281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass29,584 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,584 miles
    Test number
    293036919240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,290 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,290 miles
    Test number
    780038618252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,939 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,939 miles
    Test number
    250340627243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,826 miles (+1,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,826 miles
    Test number
    452991326290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  22. Pass19,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    19,993 miles
    Test number
    520090025261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T491 DBM

Does T491 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T491 DBM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T491 DBM?
The MOT on T491 DBM is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T491 DBM done?
T491 DBM was recorded at 54,206 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,661 miles a year.
Has T491 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 DBM has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T491 DBM 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 T491 DBM find?
T491 DBM passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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