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W137 VUT

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,748 mi
Last recorded88,748 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 VUT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 88,748 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Surface rust on all four brake discs.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 88,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Surface rust on all four brake discs.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 85,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,006 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,602 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,137 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front number plate light damage

front pads showing signs of wear

offside front wing and nearside door light damage

Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,441 miles

stonechip in windscreen,front discs lipped on inner face.

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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W137 VUT is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W137 VUT, 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 W137 VUT registered?

W137 VUT is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W137 VUT safe to buy?

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