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W337 NRH

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

32,904 mi
Last recorded32,904 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW337 NRH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,904 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 31,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 29,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 24,808 miles

Front Anti roll bar D bushes slight wear.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 22,976 miles

Exhaust centre pipe rear clamp corroded away, but system secure.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight side to side wear/movement in both D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 20,818 miles

All tyres age cracked.

All tyres slightly misshapen, O/S/R more than others.

Front Brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 20,818 miles

All tyres age cracked.

All tyres slightly misshapen, O/S/R more than others.

Front Brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,891 miles

engine oil on minimum

Front both tyres starting to part in tread

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

Rear both tyres starting to part in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2017 15,444 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 15,444 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking near radiator (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 10,351 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 9,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,013 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 9,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 8,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,079 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 8,074 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 3,933 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 3,344 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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W337 NRH is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W337 NRH, 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 W337 NRH registered?

W337 NRH is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W337 NRH safe to buy?

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