MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres tread getting very low
front number plate starting to get dirt between it
slight engine oil leak
slight play o/s rack knucle
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
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)
centre metal brake pipe getting rusty
o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to get rusty
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED
BOTH WIPER BLADES SLIGHT POOR WIPING
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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