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Ford Puma

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

T897 NKMMOT history

T897 NKM is a silver petrol Ford Puma first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2022
Mileage
83,164 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 NKM
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 NKM was last recorded at 83,164 miles on 14 Oct 2021, 1,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,512 miles · 15 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,652 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 83,164 miles
  • 2020 – 81,512 miles
  • 2019 – 78,346 miles
  • 2018 – 74,998 miles
  • 2017 – 71,555 miles
  • 2016 – 67,898 miles
  • 2015 – 65,431 miles
  • 2014 – 63,205 miles
  • 2013 – 60,255 miles
  • 2012 – 57,529 miles
  • 2011 – 54,020 miles
  • 2010 – 50,607 miles
  • 2009 – 45,925 miles
  • 2008 – 41,543 miles
  • 2007 – 37,794 miles
  • 2006 – 33,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,164 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyre are worn at inner edge
  • AdvisoryExhaust is rustyRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryF/n/s rack boot is badly perished
  • AdvisoryF/o/s seat belt is fraying
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear 65% worn
  • AdvisoryHand brake cable is very rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryHand brake reading is low n/s
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deteoratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes are rusty in places esp r/n/s and both front inner wing pipes
  • AdvisoryNoise noted from front of engine
  • AdvisoryOil leaks slight
  • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is perishedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderside is generally rusty esp rear chassis and inner sills

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.

  • Hand brake cable is rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Metal brake pipes are rusty in places

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front tyres are worn at inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Handbrake cable is very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush is delaminating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,164 miles (+1,652)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,164 miles
    Test number
    667338814714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre are worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/n/s rack boot is badly perished
    • AdvisoryF/o/s seat belt is fraying
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear 65% worn
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable is very rusty
    • AdvisoryHand brake reading is low n/s
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deteorated
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes are rusty in places esp r/n/s and both front inner wing pipes
    • AdvisoryNoise noted from front of engine
    • AdvisoryOil leaks slight
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryUnderside is generally rusty esp rear chassis and inner sills

  2. Pass81,512 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,512 miles
    Test number
    374090074426
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable is very rusty
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deteorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush is delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes are rusty
    • AdvisoryR/n/s brake pipe is very rusty
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places, inner sills are very rusty

  3. Fail81,512 miles (+3,166)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,512 miles
    Test number
    648640253358
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable is very rusty
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deteorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush is delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak bad
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes are rusty
    • AdvisoryR/n/s brake pipe is very rusty
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places, inner sills are very rusty

  4. Pass78,346 miles (+3,348)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    515863861960
    • AdvisoryCoolant weep noted from n/s
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s outer c/v boot is badly perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes are rusty (in wheel arch)
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable is very rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks level is ok
    • AdvisoryR/n/s metal feed brake pipe is very rusty (long)
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryRear top mountings are worn
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle is very rusty in places (sill/chassis)

  5. Pass74,998 miles (+3,443)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    828408619392
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s c/v boots are perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipe are rusty in places
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryR /n/s tyre is curbed
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle is rusty esp inner sills

  6. Pass71,555 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,555 miles
    Test number
    350599851184
    • AdvisoryEngine is leaking oil
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/n/s lower arm bush is poor
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable is rusty
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes are rusty in places
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places esp inner sills

  7. Fail71,555 miles (+3,657)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,555 miles
    Test number
    414710719002
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine is leaking oil
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/n/s lower arm bush is poor
    • AdvisoryF/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and perished
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable is rusty
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes are rusty in places
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm, badly perished and two nails in tread
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places esp inner sills

  8. Pass67,898 miles (+2,467)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,898 miles
    Test number
    127245933592
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak noted from rear of engine (housings)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront arm bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryFront flexible brake hoses have perished
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable is rusty
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes are rusty in places
    • AdvisoryNail noted in r/o/s tyre
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre in cut in side wall and perished
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is badly perished
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle is rusty in places

  9. Pass65,431 miles (+3)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,431 miles
    Test number
    617161765107
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust is rusty and slight blow at rear
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm bushes are poor
    • NoteFront tyres are worn on the edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear o/s tyre is perished and has a nail in the tread
    • NoteWashers are poor in operaton

  10. Fail65,428 miles (+2,223)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    287740965125
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leaks
    • NoteExhaust is rusty and slight blow at rear
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm bushes are poor
    • NoteFront tyres are worn on the edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteR/o/s and front flexable brake hoses are perished
    • NoteRear o/s tyre is perished and has a nail in the tread
    • NoteWashers and wipers are poor

  11. Pass63,205 miles (+2,950)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,205 miles
    Test number
    809915664181
    • NoteBoth inner CV boots are weeping grease.
    • NoteThe N/S/F shock is weeping oil.
    • NoteThe N/S/F tyre has several cuts in the inner wall.
    • NoteThe O/S/R brake pipe is corroded.
    • NoteThe O/S/R tyre is perrished.
    • NoteThe PAS pump is damp.
    • NoteThe front flexi exhaust bonding is failing.
    • NoteThe rear silencer is heavily corroded.

  12. Pass60,255 miles1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,255 miles
    Test number
    299471463449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have nails in tread
    • NoteCoolant leak from thermostate area
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteF/n/s shock weeping
    • NoteHand brake cable rusty
    • NoteN/s/r brake low f&h
    • NoteR/n/s tyre perished
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places

  13. Fail60,255 miles (+2,726)1 repaired1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,255 miles
    Test number
    787541463120
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have nails in tread
    • NoteCoolant leak from thermostate area
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteF/n/s shock weeping
    • NoteHand brake cable rusty
    • NoteN/s/r brake low f&h
    • NoteR/n/s tyre perished
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places

  14. Pass57,529 miles (+3,509)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,529 miles
    Test number
    247437962178
    • NoteF/n/s shock leaking
    • NoteF/n/s tyre low on tread and badly perished
    • NoteFront pads appear 50% worn
    • NoteN/s hand brake giving lower reading
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pump appears leaking
    • NoteR/o/s metal brake pipe rusty
    • NoteR/o/s tyre perished

  15. Pass54,020 miles (+3,413)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    208476761490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteN/s hand and r/o/s foot brake readings lower
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteR/n/s flexable brake very close to wheel
    • NoteWindscreen obstruction removed before mot

  16. Pass50,607 miles (+4,682)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,607 miles
    Test number
    204155560121
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine oil and coolant levels low
    • NoteRear brakes imbalanced

  17. Pass45,925 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,925 miles
    Test number
    920864859117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,543 miles (+3,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,543 miles
    Test number
    230297758100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  19. Pass37,794 miles (+3,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,794 miles
    Test number
    413784767102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass33,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,846 miles
    Test number
    842297156132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T897 NKM

Does T897 NKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 NKM expired on 14 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 NKM?
The MOT on T897 NKM expired on 14 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 NKM done?
T897 NKM was recorded at 83,164 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2021, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has T897 NKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 NKM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T897 NKM 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 T897 NKM find?
T897 NKM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2021 with 14 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is delaminating; both front tyre are worn at inner edge; exhaust is rusty, and 11 more.

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