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W154 RFM

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,903 mi
Last recorded116,903 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 RFM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,903 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 116,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 113,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,395 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,260 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,345 miles

Different tyre size front to rear

Front and Rear discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,914 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,342 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,986 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,980 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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W154 RFM is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W154 RFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W154 RFM registered?

W154 RFM is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W154 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W154 RFM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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