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W251 EDO

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,817 mi
Last recorded90,817 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 EDO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,817 miles

borth front outer brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,501 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 90,442 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 88,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 86,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 84,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2007 77,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 75,064 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front to rear brake pipes at rear unions corroded

Pass 16 May 2005 73,566 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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W251 EDO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver 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 W251 EDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W251 EDO?

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What year was W251 EDO registered?

W251 EDO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W251 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W251 EDO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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