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W308 AEV

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,189 mi
Last recorded106,189 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 AEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 106,189 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,667 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 101,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,718 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 97,688 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 79,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,420 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,828 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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W308 AEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W308 AEV, 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 W308 AEV registered?

W308 AEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W308 AEV safe to buy?

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