1999 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · V717 DNN
1999 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 125,698 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2015.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Jan 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V717 DNN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2014
- 125,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V717 DNN 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 (V717 DNN) between February 2006 and November 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
V717 DNN Mileage History
- 13/02/200679,228 mi
- 13/02/200679,228 mi
- 12/02/200783,072 mi+3,844 mi
- 12/02/200888,645 mi+5,573 mi
- 29/01/200998,081 mi+9,436 mi
- 18/03/2010106,515 mi+8,434 mi
- 18/03/2010106,515 mi
- 14/03/2011112,377 mi+5,862 mi
- 29/10/2013116,134 mi+3,757 mi
- 27/11/2014125,698 mi+9,564 mi
- 27/11/2014125,698 mi
Average of roughly 5,289 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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