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W291 UAV

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 UAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013

drivers window lift inoperative

wiper blades poor condition washer operation poor

Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,286 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes badly corroded adjacent to fuel tank unable to fully assess

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim distortion evident

Rear suspension cross member badly corroded

Tyre wear uneven

brake fluid poor condition

coolant level low

drivers window lift inoperative

Fail 24 Jul 2012 81,286 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front to rear brake pipes badly corroded adjacent to fuel tank unable to fully assess

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim distortion evident

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension cross member badly corroded

Tyre wear uneven

brake fluid poor condition

coolant level low

drivers window lift inoperative

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,373 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 73,372 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF ABS tone wheel broken causing brake pedal judder

Fail 19 Jul 2010 64,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake pads appear 50+% worn

front number plate in poor condition

slight damage to n/s bodywork and front bumper

slight lip on front brake discs

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake pads appear 50+% worn

front number plate in poor condition

slight damage to n/s bodywork and front bumper

slight lip on front brake discs

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 22 Aug 2009 62,029 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on suspension components

leak from washer pump area

Fail 20 Aug 2009 62,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on suspension components

leak from washer pump area

Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,484 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coolant staining around thermostate housing

front inner pads appear low (view restricted)

front number plate cracked and water damaged

power steering pipes corroded

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,896 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,402 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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W291 UAV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W291 UAV, 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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What year was W291 UAV registered?

W291 UAV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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