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W264 WMA

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,348 mi
Last recorded112,348 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 WMA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2020 112,348 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front heat shield insecure

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,871 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 106,671 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both sills and the floor is corroding

n/s/r tyre is cracking in the tread

the exhaust system is corroding

the rear brake discs are corroding

the rear subframe is corroding

there is a oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 103,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both sills are corroding

n/s/f tyre is cracking in the tread

the exhaust system is corroding

the rear subframe is corroding

there is a oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 103,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both sills are corroding

n/s/f tyre is cracking in the tread

the exhaust system is corroding

the rear subframe is corroding

there is a oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 100,900 miles

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

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

all brake pipes are corroding

exhaust system is corroding

front brake discs are corroding

o/s/f inner sill/floor is corroding

power steering pipes are corroding

rear subframe is corroding

rear tyres are cracking in the treads

sills are corroding

Fail 7 May 2014 100,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes are corroding

exhaust system is corroding

front brake discs are corroding

o/s/f inner sill/floor is corroding

power steering pipes are corroding

rear subframe is corroding

rear tyres are cracking in the treads

sills are corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,585 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all brake pipes are corroding

exhaust system is slightly corroded

rear subframe is corroding

they is a slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid low in reservoir

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,223 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 71,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 545,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,817 miles

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

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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W264 WMA is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W264 WMA, 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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W264 WMA is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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