1999 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · V451 JKK
1999 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 85,981 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V451 JKK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2011
- 85,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V451 JKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Puma (V451 JKK) between August 2005 and November 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2011 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 (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
V451 JKK Mileage History
- 27/08/200536,985 mi
- 30/09/200644,906 mi+7,921 mi
- 30/09/200644,906 mi
- 29/09/200751,169 mi+6,263 mi
- 20/09/200856,038 mi+4,869 mi
- 27/09/200856,501 mi+463 mi
- 01/09/200971,334 mi+14,833 mi
- 19/08/201078,276 mi+6,942 mi
- 28/08/201078,276 mi
- 03/09/201185,974 mi+7,698 mi
- 11/11/201185,981 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,893 miles per year across 11 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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