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W581 NLH

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,400 mi
Last recorded84,400 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 NLH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 84,400 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 84,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,382 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,244 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,220 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 82,220 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,337 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,345 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system heavily corroded

handbrake cables corroded

nearside sill slight damage

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 16 Apr 2012 68,601 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,168 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 67,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,095 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bearing on offside drive shaft noisy

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 8 Apr 2008 65,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bearing on offside drive shaft noisy

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,486 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,143 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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W581 NLH is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 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 W581 NLH, 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 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W581 NLH registered?

W581 NLH is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W581 NLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W581 NLH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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