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W242 SDP

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,969 mi
Last recorded119,969 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 SDP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 119,969 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 110,783 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 107,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear axle has slight corrossion.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 107,960 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear axle has slight corrossion.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 106,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 104,262 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,121 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 94,610 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,717 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 90,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

hand brake cable n/s needs cable tie

Pass 11 Jan 2008 85,250 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 85,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 77,925 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 77,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,330 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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W242 SDP is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W242 SDP, 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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W242 SDP is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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