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W148 KET

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,588 mi
Last recorded132,588 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 KET
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 132,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 122,075 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 122,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 109,600 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 101,718 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 94,375 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 94,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,888 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 70,888 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 58,082 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 58,080 miles

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

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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W148 KET is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W148 KET, 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 W148 KET registered?

W148 KET is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W148 KET shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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