1999 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · T42 AGU
1999 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 84,199 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T42 AGU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2013
- 84,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T42 AGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Puma (T42 AGU) between September 2005 and May 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.
T42 AGU Mileage History
- 09/09/200532,476 mi
- 27/10/200637,673 mi+5,197 mi
- 29/10/200741,599 mi+3,926 mi
- 09/10/200848,118 mi+6,519 mi
- 16/05/200949,170 mi+1,052 mi
- 23/04/201059,703 mi+10,533 mi
- 23/04/201059,703 mi
- 04/06/201166,242 mi+6,539 mi
- 23/05/201275,368 mi+9,126 mi
- 08/06/201275,369 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/201384,024 mi+8,655 mi
- 21/05/201384,199 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 6,721 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Puma (First Generation)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Structural Corrosion (Rear Arches, Sills, Floorpan)Serious
The Puma most infamous fault. Rear wheel arches rot from the inside out, and sills, jacking points and the boot floor are also susceptible. Fresh underseal may be hiding serious corrosion.
- CV Joint and Driveshaft WearModerate
The Puma front CV joints and boots deteriorate with age, leading to clicking on full lock and eventually joint failure. MOT testers often flag deteriorated or split CV boots.
- Engine Management and Oxygen Sensor FaultsModerate
The 1.7 VVT engine is sensitive to a failed heated oxygen sensor causing rough running, hesitation and poor idle. Coil pack failures and HT lead shorting from coolant leaking onto them via failed core plugs are also common.
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