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W259 CUB

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,265 mi
Last recorded100,265 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 CUB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 100,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,099 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,155 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 76,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,435 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 62,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,129 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 48,129 miles

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

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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W259 CUB is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W259 CUB, 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

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What year was W259 CUB registered?

W259 CUB is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W259 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W259 CUB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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