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W521 PLG

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,590 mi
Last recorded97,590 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 PLG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,590 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 95,108 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 95,108 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,140 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 86,140 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 82,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,477 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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W521 PLG is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W521 PLG, 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

How do I check the history of W521 PLG?

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What year was W521 PLG registered?

W521 PLG is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W521 PLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 PLG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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