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V598 KWX

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,341 mi
Last recorded61,341 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 KWX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,341 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 61,331 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,533 miles

front & rear discs corroded & pitted

rear exhaust mountings broken

slight leaks exhausts

Fail 27 Jan 2020 60,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

coolant leak @ engine

front & rear discs corroded & pitted

rear exhaust mountings broken

slight leaks exhausts

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,910 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ REAR

Fail 25 Jan 2018 58,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ REAR

Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,500 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 57,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f rack boot very twisted

slight play o/s/f drop link joint

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,861 miles

front flexy pipe ferrules corroded x 2

n/s/r tyre on wear limit & o/s/r tyre near wear limit

o/s/r shocker damp with oil @ spring seat

rear roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 14 Jan 2016 55,858 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

front flexy pipe ferrules corroded x 2

n/s/r tyre on wear limit & o/s/r tyre near wear limit

o/s/r shocker damp with oil @ spring seat

rear roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,174 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear roll bar D bushes worn & play

tread low rear tyres on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2015 54,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front discs very corroded & pitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear roll bar D bushes worn & play

tread low rear tyres on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,740 miles

front cross brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,652 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 15 Jan 2013 50,650 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs corroded/pitted

n/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,381 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 43,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 40,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,369 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,697 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,438 miles

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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V598 KWX is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V598 KWX, 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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V598 KWX is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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