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W313 TGB

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,789 mi
Last recorded134,789 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW313 TGB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 134,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 126,490 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 114,962 miles

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

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

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2011 114,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,199 miles

rear upper suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 105,271 miles

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

rear suspension beam corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2008 103,760 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 102,683 miles

Oil leak

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

advise fuel tank straps corroded

advise o/s/f inner sil surface corrsion

advise rear subframe surface corrsion

Pass 12 Oct 2006 101,259 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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W313 TGB is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 W313 TGB, 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 W313 TGB registered?

W313 TGB is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W313 TGB safe to buy?

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