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W284 TGH

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,659 mi
Last recorded212,659 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 TGH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 212,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 199,617 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES BUT NOT TO EXCESS

FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 19 Mar 2018 199,616 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES BUT NOT TO EXCESS

FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 187,625 miles

Oil leak eng and gear box ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 187,620 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak eng and gear box ()

gear box mount slightly weak but not to excess

Pass 12 Mar 2016 174,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe corroded but not to excess

Fail 12 Mar 2016 174,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe corroded but not to excess

Pass 24 Mar 2015 163,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 163,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 152,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

off side rear outer sill corroded but not to excess

Pass 16 Mar 2013 138,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

a/c pump leaking

front lower suspension arms have some surface corrosion

rear subframe has some surface corrosion

various brake pipes have some surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2012 125,940 miles

a/c pump leaking

front and rear brake discs have some wear

leak from gearbox

rear subframe starting to rust

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2011 115,411 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode

some wear on brake discs

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,043 miles

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 4 Apr 2009 97,827 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 88,194 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 88,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,282 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

nearside outer sill dented

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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W284 TGH is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W284 TGH, 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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W284 TGH is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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