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W223 XEV

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 XEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,333 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,672 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 76,617 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 71,842 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2008 71,828 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2006 62,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,598 miles

exhaust cat rattling †flexi exhaust deteriorated

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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W223 XEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W223 XEV, 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 W223 XEV registered?

W223 XEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W223 XEV safe to buy?

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