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J444 SMC

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,799 mi
Last recorded48,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 SMC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 48,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 48,723 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 48,614 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 48,372 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 47,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 47,477 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 47,153 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 46,589 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,680 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 45,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 44,658 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 44,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,812 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,721 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 42,721 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,838 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,146 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,306 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,995 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,953 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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J444 SMC is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J444 SMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J444 SMC registered?

J444 SMC is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is J444 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 SMC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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