MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,683 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both front tyres worn low on inner edges
brake pad wear indicator illuminated
bulb warning indicator illuminated
front brake discs worn and corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
nearside front abs wiring is tight when steering turned full lock
service indicator illuminated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges
both rear tyres cracking
fuel filler pipes corroded
items removed from drivers view prior to test
nearside wiper torn
slight oil leak from engine
slight play in steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges
both rear tyres cracking
front brake discs worn and corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
items removed from drivers view prior to test
nearside front abs rotor split
nearside wiper torn
offside front abs rotor split
slight buckle in offside wheel
slight oil leak from engine
slight play in steering rack
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
both front brake pipes corroded
brake pad warning light on
bulb warning light on
dampness on power steering cooler pipes
nearside front brake pad wires broken
offside rear brake pad warning wires broken
power steering pipes corroded
slight oil leak from engine
tyre size 215/50r16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake pipes corroded
brake pad warning light on
bulb warning light on
dampness on power steering cooler pipes
nearside front brake pad wires broken
offside rear brake pad warning wires broken
power steering pipes corroded
slight oil leak from engine
tyre size 215/50r16
brake pedal feels spongy
exhaust corroded
front brake discs very corroded (advise replacment)
fuel filler pipes corroded
offside rear shoker damp
rear brake discs very corroded (advise replacment)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs very corroded (advise replacment)
fuel filler pipes corroded
offside rear shoker damp
rear brake discs very corroded (advise replacment)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes corroded. n/s/f tyre worn close 2mm
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes corroded. n/s/f tyre worn close 2mm
slight wear in front suspension bush
brake discs worn
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front wishbone bushes in poor condition
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S650 XHE is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1998 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 87,878 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S650 XHE, 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 28 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S650 XHE registered?
S650 XHE is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1998.
Is S650 XHE safe to buy?
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