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Ford Puma

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

T996 GRFMOT history

T996 GRF is a silver petrol Ford Puma first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
70,418 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 GRF
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 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 GRF was last recorded at 70,418 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 4,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,646 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,772 miles
Average per year
1,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,418 miles
  • 2024 – 65,646 miles
  • 2023 – 64,949 miles
  • 2022 – 64,660 miles
  • 2021 – 64,171 miles
  • 2020 – 63,512 miles
  • 2019 – 62,028 miles
  • 2018 – 59,842 miles
  • 2017 – 57,148 miles
  • 2016 – 53,775 miles
  • 2015 – 50,239 miles
  • 2014 – 48,439 miles
  • 2010 – 48,414 miles
  • 2009 – 47,928 miles
  • 2008 – 45,561 miles
  • 2007 – 43,097 miles
  • 2006 – 41,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,418 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and floors

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,418 miles (+4,772)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,418 miles
    Test number
    244715028746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass65,646 miles (+697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    707383140256
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass64,949 miles (+289)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,949 miles
    Test number
    774381004781
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp front lenses starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower part of front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp front lenses starting to deteriorate

  4. Pass64,660 miles (+489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    296809349066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,171 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,171 miles
    Test number
    541352008477
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail64,163 miles (+651)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,163 miles
    Test number
    130160756115
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,512 miles (+1,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,512 miles
    Test number
    982465057307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floors and sill,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,028 miles (+2,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    621143490152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sill,s and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,842 miles
    Test number
    766454562562
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

  10. Fail59,842 miles (+2,694)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,842 miles
    Test number
    988009798235
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

  11. Pass57,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,148 miles
    Test number
    903049904273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,148 miles (+3,373)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,148 miles
    Test number
    305243616592
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  13. Pass53,775 miles (+3,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,775 miles
    Test number
    316284977230
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass50,239 miles (+1,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    848457545082
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass48,439 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,439 miles
    Test number
    945310454043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,438 miles (+24)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,438 miles
    Test number
    656028544040
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass48,414 miles (+486)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    410843920218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,928 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,928 miles
    Test number
    671220769136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,926 miles (+2,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,926 miles
    Test number
    401229159177
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass45,561 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,561 miles
    Test number
    414829178138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,097 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,097 miles
    Test number
    203143397172
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHand brake high

  22. Fail43,090 miles (+2,038)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,090 miles
    Test number
    462451697192
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass41,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    294517376147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,052 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    100927076178
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T996 GRF

Does T996 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T996 GRF expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T996 GRF?
The MOT on T996 GRF expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T996 GRF done?
T996 GRF was recorded at 70,418 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 1,573 miles a year.
Has T996 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 GRF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T996 GRF 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 T996 GRF find?
T996 GRF passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 10 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 7 more.

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