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W228 VOT

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,193 mi
Last recorded76,193 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 VOT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,193 miles

Corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes(clips)

O/S/R shock absorber leaking

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Significant movement in both front lower wishbone front bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2012 76,190 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes(clips)

O/S/R shock absorber leaking

Oil leak

Parking Brake light lit permanently

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Significant movement in both front lower wishbone front bushes

Traction Control malfunction light illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,788 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,668 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding on inside edges.

rear sub/frame corroding.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 May 2006 40,581 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2005 35,013 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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W228 VOT is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W228 VOT, 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 W228 VOT registered?

W228 VOT is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W228 VOT safe to buy?

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