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W301 XPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,027 mi
Last recorded171,027 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 XPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 171,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust heat shields insecure

engine oil leak

engine oil on min

Pass 21 Sep 2018 153,520 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 153,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 137,862 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust downpipe flexipipe deteriating

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2017 137,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust downpipe flexipipe deteriating

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 121,202 miles

brake fluid resevoir level below max

Oil leak ()

both headlight glasses deteriating

Fail 20 Sep 2016 121,202 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both headlight glasses deteriating

brake fluid resevoir level below max

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,985 miles

Nearside Front headlight glass deteriated

Offside Front headlight glass deteriated

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre outer edge cracks

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 98,985 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlight glass deteriated

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

Offside Front headlight glass deteriated

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre outer edge cracks

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,579 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 87,579 miles

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

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

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

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

offsaide front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,037 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,766 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 68,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,880 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,803 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 63,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,448 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread

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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W301 XPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W301 XPU, 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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W301 XPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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