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W50 PRC

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,320 mi
Last recorded134,320 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW50 PRC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 134,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,542 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 125,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 117,189 miles

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

handbrake adjusted , further attension may be needed

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2010 116,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

power streering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 105,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 69,147 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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W50 PRC is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W50 PRC, 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 W50 PRC registered?

W50 PRC is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W50 PRC safe to buy?

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