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W421 AEG

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,307 mi
Last recorded128,307 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 AEG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 128,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 122,520 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 113,610 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 104,297 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,264 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 67,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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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W421 AEG is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W421 AEG, 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 W421 AEG?

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What year was W421 AEG registered?

W421 AEG is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W421 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 AEG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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