MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,032 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rearabs wire retaining bracket insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brakes worn
front tyres worn
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W496 TCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 W496 TCE, 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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How do I check the history of W496 TCE?
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What year was W496 TCE registered?
W496 TCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 March 2000.
Is W496 TCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W496 TCE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W496 TCE have outstanding finance?
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