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W401 XPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,993 mi
Last recorded128,993 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 XPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2013 128,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 128,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 117,357 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 112,095 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 106,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 99,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 92,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 85,854 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 79,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W401 XPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W401 XPU?

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What year was W401 XPU registered?

W401 XPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W401 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 XPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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