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Ford Puma

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

T551 GJFMOT history

T551 GJF is a red petrol Ford Puma first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
98,951 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 GJF
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 GJF was last recorded at 98,951 miles on 5 May 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,933 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,951 miles
  • 2024 – 98,781 miles
  • 2023 – 98,456 miles
  • 2017 – 93,039 miles
  • 2016 – 89,821 miles
  • 2015 – 87,504 miles
  • 2014 – 84,782 miles
  • 2013 – 82,415 miles
  • 2012 – 78,646 miles
  • 2011 – 75,438 miles
  • 2010 – 69,342 miles
  • 2009 – 63,847 miles
  • 2008 – 60,690 miles
  • 2007 – 57,454 miles
  • 2006 – 52,610 miles
  • 2005 – 50,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,951 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively heavily corroded - both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded - both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner side wall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,951 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,951 miles
    Test number
    189040957360
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively heavily corroded - both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded - both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail98,933 miles (+152)2 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,933 miles
    Test number
    968369428207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively heavily corroded - both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded - both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass98,781 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,781 miles
    Test number
    454525147265
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,781 miles (+325)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,781 miles
    Test number
    229459011135
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,456 miles (+5,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,456 miles
    Test number
    878401664824
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrded
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrded

  6. Pass93,039 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,039 miles
    Test number
    396591620216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

  7. Fail92,870 miles (+3,049)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,870 miles
    Test number
    131127678510
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount has play (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

  8. Pass89,821 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,821 miles
    Test number
    343664340557
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  9. Fail89,796 miles (+2,292)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    266922042612
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  10. Pass87,504 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    250264282753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,782 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    656151044248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,415 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,415 miles
    Test number
    388316213388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,300 miles (+3,654)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,300 miles
    Test number
    716749303390
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  14. Pass78,646 miles (+3,208)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,646 miles
    Test number
    925070812323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass75,438 miles (+6,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    945727401331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,342 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    424228000420
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake pipes.
    • NoteExhaust corroded.
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes unbonded.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s inner cv gaiter leaking grease.

  17. Fail69,342 miles (+5,495)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    431057300412
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake pipes.
    • NoteExhaust corroded.
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes unbonded.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s inner cv gaiter leaking grease.

  18. Pass63,847 miles (+3,157)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    960686699263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteGrease residue on offside inner cv boot

  19. Pass60,690 miles (+3,236)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,690 miles
    Test number
    894571218371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s inner c.v gaitor leaking grease

  20. Pass57,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,454 miles
    Test number
    911362117393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,454 miles (+1,592)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,454 miles
    Test number
    210982117317
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass55,862 miles (+3,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    654671697182
    • NoteSlight rusting on nearside and offside rear brake pipes

  23. Pass52,610 miles (+2,495)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    314366396188
    • NoteSlight wheel bearing or tyre noise can be heard only when moving on the road
    • NoteVery slight brake disc wear

  24. Pass50,115 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    50,115 miles
    Test number
    603917085159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight noise from front wheel bearings
    • NoteVery slight brake disc vibration

Questions about T551 GJF

Does T551 GJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 GJF is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T551 GJF?
The MOT on T551 GJF is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T551 GJF done?
T551 GJF was recorded at 98,951 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,345 miles a year.
Has T551 GJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 GJF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T551 GJF 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 T551 GJF find?
T551 GJF passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 8 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; fuel pipe/s corroded front to rear; oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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