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W487 XGS

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,202 mi
Last recorded83,202 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 XGS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,202 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 83,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,969 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,969 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,626 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,939 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,821 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,742 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,252 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2005 53,938 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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W487 XGS is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W487 XGS, 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 W487 XGS registered?

W487 XGS is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W487 XGS safe to buy?

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