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Ford Puma

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

V646 GRMMOT history

V646 GRM is a blue petrol Ford Puma first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
102,022 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V646 GRM
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
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V646 GRM was last recorded at 102,022 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,772 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
1,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,022 miles
  • 2025 – 101,772 miles
  • 2024 – 101,477 miles
  • 2023 – 101,166 miles
  • 2022 – 100,719 miles
  • 2021 – 100,426 miles
  • 2020 – 99,957 miles
  • 2019 – 99,395 miles
  • 2018 – 98,801 miles
  • 2017 – 98,027 miles
  • 2016 – 96,925 miles
  • 2015 – 96,029 miles
  • 2014 – 95,261 miles
  • 2013 – 93,754 miles
  • 2012 – 92,088 miles
  • 2011 – 91,130 miles
  • 2010 – 90,221 miles
  • 2009 – 88,628 miles
  • 2008 – 86,761 miles
  • 2007 – 83,874 miles
  • 2006 – 81,358 miles
  • 2005 – 78,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,022 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front lower wings corroded
  • AdvisoryOs and ns rear wheel arches corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine oil leaks

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Outer sills and sill backs corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • All tyres aged 195/50/15

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • All suspension and sub frames corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Air con pipes leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,022 miles (+250)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    292826555806
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOs and ns rear wheel arches corroded

  2. Pass101,772 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,772 miles
    Test number
    683761358487
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and sub frames corroded
    • AdvisoryAll tyres aged 195/50/15
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and sill backs corroded

  3. Fail101,772 miles (+295)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,772 miles
    Test number
    274471279971
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and sub frames corroded
    • AdvisoryAll tyres aged 195/50/15
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and sill backs corroded

  4. Pass101,477 miles (+311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,477 miles
    Test number
    755882176999
    • AdvisoryAll tyres aged 195/50/15
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and sill backs corroded

  5. Pass101,166 miles (+447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,166 miles
    Test number
    377511162766
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyures aged/old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill backs/outer sills corroded

  6. Pass100,719 miles (+293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    754459966580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and chassis corroded sill backs and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  7. Pass100,426 miles (+469)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    445720907460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded sill backs corrode rear crossmember corroded

  8. Pass99,957 miles (+562)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,957 miles
    Test number
    422864075240
    • AdvisoryAir con pipes leaking
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades noisey
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and sill backs corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  9. Pass99,395 miles (+594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,395 miles
    Test number
    644821951389
    • AdvisoryAir con pipes leaking
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNs and os outer sills corroded and os and ns sill backs corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear swinging axle corroded

  10. Pass98,801 miles (+774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    686938701750
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  11. Pass98,027 miles (+1,102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,027 miles
    Test number
    368314769623
    • AdvisoryBOTH SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S/F BRAKES SLIGHT BIND
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING SYSTEM POOR
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PIPES/UNIONS CORRODING

  12. Pass96,925 miles (+896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    876779473370
    • AdvisoryCORROSION UNDERBODY INNER OUTER SILLS
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED REAR BRAKE PIPES/UNIONS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING PIPES/UNIONS CORRODED/SEEPS
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WEAR
    • AdvisorySLIGHT BIND O/S/F BRAKE

  13. Pass96,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    554787414566
    • AdvisoryCorrosion too outer/inner sills underbody chassis steering and springs
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded handbrake cables coorded
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/f brakes

  14. Fail96,029 miles (+768)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    223429376341
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion too outer/inner sills underbody chassis steering and springs
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded handbrake cables coorded
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/f brakes

  15. Pass95,261 miles (+1,507)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,261 miles
    Test number
    436288064292
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded
    • NoteHandbrake cables corroded
    • NoteOsr light unit cracked
    • NoteSlight brake bind osf

  16. Pass93,754 miles (+1,666)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,754 miles
    Test number
    355086753260
    • NoteBoth lower wings corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteHandbrake cables corroded
    • NoteO/s/r light lens cracked
    • NoteSlight bind o/s/f brakes
    • NoteUnderbody/chassis/floors/sills corroded

  17. Pass92,088 miles (+958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    948371362285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass91,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,130 miles
    Test number
    897718351230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,130 miles (+909)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,130 miles
    Test number
    296128351212
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion,would benifit from underseal

  20. Pass90,221 miles (+1,593)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,221 miles
    Test number
    952363060220
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted
    • NoteP/steering pipes and lower radiator rail corroded

  21. Pass88,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    960420259210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,628 miles (+1,867)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    304960259415
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass86,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    123756048284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,761 miles (+2,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    120296048262
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass83,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    762775657202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,874 miles (+2,516)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    333645657446
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass81,358 miles (+2,829)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,358 miles
    Test number
    531448696118
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

  28. Pass78,529 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    78,529 miles
    Test number
    182450105273
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUneven wear on rear tyres

Questions about V646 GRM

Does V646 GRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V646 GRM expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V646 GRM?
The MOT on V646 GRM expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V646 GRM done?
V646 GRM was recorded at 102,022 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,109 miles a year.
Has V646 GRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V646 GRM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V646 GRM 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 V646 GRM find?
V646 GRM failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front service brake excessively binding; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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