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V608 ELX

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,356 mi
Last recorded121,356 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 ELX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 121,356 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 116,910 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 116,786 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bolt loose at the bottom of steering column/steering rack joint

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,108 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 105,402 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and sidewall damage

rear brake pipes corroded

slight brake bind in o/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2013 92,148 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

dent on n/s outer sill

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

front tyres wearing on edges

suspension components corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield and fuel tank

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,350 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,709 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,455 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,821 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to wear

Fail 16 Oct 2007 61,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs poor condition

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,970 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 49,963 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 38,930 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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V608 ELX is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V608 ELX, 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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V608 ELX is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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