CarVerify

Free Car Check

W971 UBL

2000 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,898 mi
Last recorded44,898 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 UBL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2024 44,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,980 miles

All suspension components have heavy surface rust

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Rear Brake ferrules and pipes rusty

Rear exhaust silencer rusty / weak

Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly distorted 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 39,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,394 miles

Both rear suspension top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 36,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,175 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,446 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,282 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,116 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,828 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,551 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,134 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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W971 UBL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W971 UBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W971 UBL?

You can check the full history of W971 UBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W971 UBL registered?

W971 UBL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W971 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W971 UBL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W971 UBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W971 UBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.