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MLZ 2365

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 2365
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Rear subframe, Exhaust, Fuel tank straps

Fail 25 Mar 2014 111,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Rear subframe, Exhaust, Fuel tank straps

Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,541 miles

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

Complete exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, rear subframe, front lower arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 106,240 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Complete exhaust system corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Rear subframe, Front & Rear suspension arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 101,477 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner face

Offside handbrake not locking out

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Slight play in rear antiroll bar mounts

Pass 27 Mar 2010 98,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside park brake low on effert

Pass 6 Feb 2009 96,626 miles

Both reaar tyres wworn close to limit on edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 87,733 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,733 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 71,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine noisey

oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?

Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
13,390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,699
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,462
position lamp(s) not working 9,511
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,919
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,673
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MLZ 2365 is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cougar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,699 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLZ 2365, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLZ 2365 registered?

MLZ 2365 is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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