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W509 SAC

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,911 mi
Last recorded169,911 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 SAC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2016 169,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp lens becoming opaque, this is starting to affect beam pattern.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 163,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear screen wipe not operating

rear wheels sticking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2014 156,708 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 148,583 miles

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

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

Offside outer body sill corroding through at rear.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 140,790 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 130,319 miles

bracket os rear under arch for abs sensor loose

rear brake pipes under and across rear sub frame starting to look rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 119,433 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 106,649 miles

Front & rear subframes rusty.

Power steering pipes rusty.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,184 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,329 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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W509 SAC is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W509 SAC, 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

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What year was W509 SAC registered?

W509 SAC is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W509 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 SAC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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