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W517 OLG

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,182 mi
Last recorded85,182 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 OLG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,182 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 79,631 miles

both rear tyres tread getting very low

Pass 21 May 2014 77,587 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 76,049 miles

front number plate starting to get dirt between it

slight engine oil leak

slight play o/s rack knucle

Fail 30 May 2013 76,049 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to get dirt between it

slight engine oil leak

slight play o/s rack knucle

Pass 9 May 2012 74,399 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 74,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 72,184 miles

centre metal brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 19 May 2010 71,086 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 68,958 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to get rusty

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2008 66,672 miles

BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

BOTH WIPER BLADES SLIGHT POOR WIPING

Pass 25 May 2007 65,355 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 65,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 62,713 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 62,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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W517 OLG is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W517 OLG, 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 W517 OLG registered?

W517 OLG is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W517 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 OLG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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