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W398 WAC

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 WAC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,360 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 96,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,289 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2016 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,636 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 85,636 miles

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

back to front brake pipes badly corroded,

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,435 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 78,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f cv boot leaking slightly around drive shaft.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,696 miles

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

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

offside washer jet partly blocked

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,125 miles

rear number plate worn

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

front tyres split on outer wall but not down to cord

Fail 10 Mar 2009 46,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front tyres split on outer wall but not down to cord

rear number plate worn

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,522 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 May 2006 36,882 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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W398 WAC is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W398 WAC, 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 W398 WAC registered?

W398 WAC is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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