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Ford Puma

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,679 cc

V83 GCUMOT history

V83 GCU is a red petrol Ford Puma first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
82,803 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 GCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Puma
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,679 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V83 GCU was last recorded at 82,803 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,789 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,803 miles
  • 2024 – 80,802 miles
  • 2023 – 78,249 miles
  • 2022 – 75,779 miles
  • 2021 – 73,692 miles
  • 2020 – 72,876 miles
  • 2019 – 71,570 miles
  • 2018 – 69,741 miles
  • 2017 – 67,134 miles
  • 2016 – 63,011 miles
  • 2015 – 59,119 miles
  • 2014 – 55,708 miles
  • 2013 – 53,530 miles
  • 2012 – 51,201 miles
  • 2011 – 48,112 miles
  • 2010 – 46,084 miles
  • 2009 – 43,380 miles
  • 2008 – 37,640 miles
  • 2007 – 35,694 miles
  • 2006 – 33,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,803 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,803 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,803 miles
    Test number
    730971933248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,789 miles (+1,987)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,789 miles
    Test number
    391230276984
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass80,802 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,802 miles
    Test number
    211154144205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,799 miles (+2,550)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,799 miles
    Test number
    961959389641
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    314795158605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,249 miles (+2,470)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    733005776336
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    463288293676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,779 miles (+2,087)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    514555954618
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rears (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,692 miles
    Test number
    986521014501
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail73,692 miles (+816)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,692 miles
    Test number
    120433714524
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,876 miles
    Test number
    298145425433
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail72,876 miles (+1,306)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,876 miles
    Test number
    869034873783
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,570 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,570 miles
    Test number
    517260300578
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail71,565 miles (+1,824)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    945522658057
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass69,741 miles (+2,607)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,741 miles
    Test number
    631050203095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass67,134 miles (+4,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,134 miles
    Test number
    983929015589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    135701186743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail63,011 miles (+3,892)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    337876485292
    • DangerousBrake pipe inadequately clipped front to rears (3.6.B.1)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass59,119 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,119 miles
    Test number
    980719354934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,708 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,708 miles
    Test number
    757829634243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    205348923277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,530 miles (+2,329)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    446018023268
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass51,201 miles (+11)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    325361722287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail51,190 miles (+3,078)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,190 miles
    Test number
    938469912294
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass48,112 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    306975221463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,084 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    842709630232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,380 miles (+5,740)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,380 miles
    Test number
    272488919293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,640 miles (+1,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,640 miles
    Test number
    810935828213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  29. Pass35,694 miles (+2,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,694 miles
    Test number
    323801947287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass33,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,078 miles
    Test number
    251077526254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V83 GCU

Does V83 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V83 GCU expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V83 GCU?
The MOT on V83 GCU expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V83 GCU done?
V83 GCU was recorded at 82,803 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 2,599 miles a year.
Has V83 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 GCU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V83 GCU 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 V83 GCU find?
V83 GCU passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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