1999 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · V817 HLB
1999 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 70,241 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V817 HLB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2011
- 70,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V817 HLB Mileage History
- 06/11/200645,956 mi
- 05/10/200747,875 mi+1,919 mi
- 05/10/200747,875 mi
- 08/10/200852,580 mi+4,705 mi
- 13/10/200956,109 mi+3,529 mi
- 15/10/200956,109 mi
- 01/11/201061,677 mi+5,568 mi
- 02/11/201061,677 mi
- 01/10/201170,221 mi+8,544 mi
- 05/10/201170,241 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 4,944 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
V817 HLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Puma (V817 HLB) between November 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 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 (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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