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Ford Puma

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

V723 JPUMOT history

V723 JPU is a blue petrol Ford Puma first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2025
Mileage
171,903 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V723 JPU
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 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V723 JPU was last recorded at 171,903 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,894 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,903 miles
  • 2023 – 168,070 miles
  • 2021 – 165,784 miles
  • 2020 – 164,292 miles
  • 2018 – 159,923 miles
  • 2017 – 158,249 miles
  • 2016 – 144,306 miles
  • 2015 – 137,099 miles
  • 2014 – 119,700 miles
  • 2013 – 102,125 miles
  • 2012 – 86,262 miles
  • 2011 – 73,306 miles
  • 2010 – 61,490 miles
  • 2009 – 48,978 miles
  • 2008 – 44,381 miles
  • 2007 – 42,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,903 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,903 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,903 miles
    Test number
    301487519358
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail171,894 miles (+3,824)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,894 miles
    Test number
    172837294373
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass168,070 miles (+2,286)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,070 miles
    Test number
    672130373958
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass165,784 miles (+1,492)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,784 miles
    Test number
    606163325798
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass164,292 miles (+46)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    164,292 miles
    Test number
    213636357156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail164,246 miles (+4,323)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,246 miles
    Test number
    656189316382
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryThrottle sticks

  7. Pass159,923 miles (+1,674)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    159,923 miles
    Test number
    635381140636
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFuel filter is very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,249 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    158,249 miles
    Test number
    170343841104
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail158,244 miles (+13,938)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,244 miles
    Test number
    395861891417
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported both middle (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass144,306 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    144,306 miles
    Test number
    314268378947
    • AdvisoryN/S/REAR SILL AREA SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRISION (SUSPENION MOUNTINGS AREA
    • AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail144,299 miles (+7,200)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,299 miles
    Test number
    921249352405
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryN/S/REAR SILL AREA SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRISION (SUSPENION MOUNTINGS AREA
    • AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass137,099 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    137,099 miles
    Test number
    378141965132
    • NoteBody filler in offside outer sill

  13. Fail137,094 miles (+17,394)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,094 miles
    Test number
    705964455117
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBody filler in offside outer sill
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  14. Pass119,700 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,700 miles
    Test number
    567156334125
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  15. Fail119,700 miles (+17,575)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,700 miles
    Test number
    436925134162
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  16. Pass102,125 miles (+15,863)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,125 miles
    Test number
    267408953488
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass86,262 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    556587112127
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusted
    • NoteO/s rack boot twisted
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail86,262 miles (+12,956)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    235314112493
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusted
    • NoteO/s rack boot twisted
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass73,306 miles (+11,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,306 miles
    Test number
    699648831190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass61,490 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,490 miles
    Test number
    893072940130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,456 miles (+12,478)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,456 miles
    Test number
    320907710177
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass48,978 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    934473519089
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edge

  23. Fail48,978 miles (+4,597)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    173452819004
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edge

  24. Pass44,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,381 miles
    Test number
    112464808022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,381 miles (+1,474)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,381 miles
    Test number
    183472208078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  26. Pass42,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,907 miles
    Test number
    891038907014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V723 JPU

Does V723 JPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V723 JPU expired on 18 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V723 JPU?
The MOT on V723 JPU expired on 18 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V723 JPU done?
V723 JPU was recorded at 171,903 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 7,324 miles a year.
Has V723 JPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V723 JPU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V723 JPU 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 V723 JPU find?
V723 JPU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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