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W512 UEB

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 UEB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 103,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 102,266 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 101,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2010 99,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2009 93,127 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 88,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 88,745 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 73,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 61,342 miles

nail in nsr tyre

nsf seat belt not checked due to babyseat fitted

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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W512 UEB is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W512 UEB, 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 W512 UEB registered?

W512 UEB is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W512 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W512 UEB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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