MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,424 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
deteration to nearside front abs ring
some corrosion to rear brake discs
wear to front brake discs
deteration to nearside front abs ring
some corrosion to rear brake discs
wear to front brake discs
front and rear tyres wearing thin on edges and detertation to side walls
nearside front ABS ring broken
some deteration to front number plate
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake fluid level slightly low
front and rear tyres wearing thin on edges and detertation to side walls
nearside front ABS ring broken
some deteration to front number plate
some deteration and wear to rear tyres
some deteration to front and rear number plates
deteration to front and rear number plates
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
deteration to front and rear number plates
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W497 XPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W497 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.
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What year was W497 XPU registered?
W497 XPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 August 2000.
Is W497 XPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W497 XPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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