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W161 OSN

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,022 mi
Last recorded83,022 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 OSN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 83,022 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 83,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S headlamp has slightly poor image

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 77,770 miles

Offside steering track rod inner ball joint appears to have slight play.

Fail 14 May 2012 77,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside steering track rod inner ball joint appears to have slight play.

Pass 16 May 2011 73,660 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2010 68,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sidewall of offside rear tyre slightly perished/cracked.

Fail 15 May 2008 56,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sidewall of offside rear tyre slightly perished/cracked.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,126 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 48,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 37,406 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 OSN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver 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 W161 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

W161 OSN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W161 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 OSN 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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