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W161 NRY

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,868 mi
Last recorded143,868 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 NRY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 143,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm front bush, front bolt not long enough to pass through nylock

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 143,852 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm front bush, front bolt not long enough to pass through nylock

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 129,087 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 121,349 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2015 121,349 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 113,798 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 113,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 20 May 2013 106,141 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,181 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 88,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 5 May 2011 88,474 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 16 May 2010 79,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2010 78,978 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2009 66,745 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 54,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 54,540 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 48,161 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 44,061 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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W161 NRY is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W161 NRY, 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 W161 NRY registered?

W161 NRY is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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