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W412 XPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,016 mi
Last recorded42,016 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 XPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,016 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 42,016 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,301 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 37,206 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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W412 XPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W412 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

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What year was W412 XPU registered?

W412 XPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W412 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W412 XPU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W412 XPU have outstanding finance?

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