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Ford Puma

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

V42 LGUMOT history

V42 LGU is a blue petrol Ford Puma first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,803 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 LGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,679 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 LGU was last recorded at 75,803 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,393 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
410 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,803 miles
  • 2025 – 75,393 miles
  • 2024 – 74,502 miles
  • 2023 – 72,933 miles
  • 2022 – 72,321 miles
  • 2021 – 71,428 miles
  • 2020 – 70,847 miles
  • 2019 – 69,930 miles
  • 2018 – 68,018 miles
  • 2017 – 66,195 miles
  • 2016 – 63,813 miles
  • 2015 – 61,055 miles
  • 2014 – 58,206 miles
  • 2013 – 56,309 miles
  • 2012 – 54,560 miles
  • 2011 – 52,623 miles
  • 2010 – 51,039 miles
  • 2009 – 48,537 miles
  • 2008 – 45,165 miles
  • 2007 – 40,073 miles
  • 2006 – 34,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,803 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box heavily corroded and has a slight blow towards rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,803 miles (+410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    803913344627
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,393 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    976263636666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,502 miles (+1,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,502 miles
    Test number
    243625514231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,933 miles (+612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,933 miles
    Test number
    769144277186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass72,321 miles (+893)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    252898709732
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass71,428 miles (+581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,428 miles
    Test number
    744061852276
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass70,847 miles (+917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,847 miles
    Test number
    828051422514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,930 miles
    Test number
    252254658090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail69,930 miles (+1,912)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,930 miles
    Test number
    284367981518
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass68,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    297603081154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail68,018 miles (+1,823)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    332756434968
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,195 miles (+2,382)1 dangerous13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,195 miles
    Test number
    815633003953
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre Perishing and outer sidewalls have large cracks that may lead to structural failer, cracks could be considered lond/deep enough not to meet legal/mot criteria 195/50V15
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box heavily corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot bush split/peeling/perished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot bush split/peeling/perished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion on rear sills,floor pan and brake ferrils
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  13. Pass63,813 miles (+17)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    749833417822
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box heavily corroded and has a slight blow towards rear. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tread and sidewalls perishing 195/50R15/82V
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side light dim (old bulb).
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOil leak Transmission oil leak.

  14. Fail63,796 miles (+2,741)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    779985717839
    • DangerousNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Some bind also there suggesting over adjustment. (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalanced with offside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Aim above top line. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box heavily corroded and has a slight blow towards rear. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tread and sidewalls perishing 195/50R15/82V
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside washer jets require adjustment.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side light dim (old bulb).
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOil leak Transmission oil leak.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass61,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,055 miles
    Test number
    693562408188
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear Tyre has perishing on sidewall and on tread....

  16. Fail61,054 miles (+2,848)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    670045829678
    • FailureWindscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear Tyre has perishing on sidewall and on tread....

  17. Pass58,206 miles (+1,897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,206 miles
    Test number
    205387564260
    • NoteFront pads low

  18. Pass56,309 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,309 miles
    Test number
    976282763288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,560 miles (+1,937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    976543462299
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges....front pads l;ow....front tyres perishing

  20. Pass52,623 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    336871851446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,039 miles
    Test number
    750237350220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  22. Fail51,039 miles (+2,502)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,039 miles
    Test number
    791736450208
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  23. Pass48,537 miles (+3,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,537 miles
    Test number
    421388259242
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit ,o/s/r brake pipe to hose corroded

  24. Pass45,165 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    704785348235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,073 miles
    Test number
    922819647262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,073 miles (+5,538)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,073 miles
    Test number
    493359047264
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish around outer walls advise replace soon

  27. Pass34,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,535 miles
    Test number
    951961256255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 LGU

Does V42 LGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 LGU is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 LGU?
The MOT on V42 LGU is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 LGU done?
V42 LGU was recorded at 75,803 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has V42 LGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 LGU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V42 LGU 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 V42 LGU find?
V42 LGU passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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