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W502 YFC

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,976 mi
Last recorded99,976 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW502 YFC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 99,976 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,535 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 91,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc worn

power steering pipes corroded

superficial cracking of o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,190 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 76,798 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 76,798 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,914 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 66,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,350 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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W502 YFC is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W502 YFC, 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 W502 YFC registered?

W502 YFC is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W502 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W502 YFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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