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W234 XPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,827 mi
Last recorded104,827 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 XPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2019 104,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust banging on body

sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 99,281 miles

both inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 99,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,244 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 92,211 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 91,509 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,358 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,849 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,937 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake disks wearing thin and corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,592 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,733 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 49,387 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,782 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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W234 XPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W234 XPU, 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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W234 XPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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