MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s & n/s front brake pipes corodded
o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corodded
o/s / front to rear brake pipes corodded at rear
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Slight noise from NSF wheel bearing.
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front a.b.s rings broken
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W401 UGS is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W401 UGS, 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 W401 UGS registered?
W401 UGS is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 April 2000.
Is W401 UGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W401 UGS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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