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W529 LSL

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,893 mi
Last recorded86,893 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 LSL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2012 86,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,893 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,539 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,786 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,067 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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W529 LSL is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W529 LSL, 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 W529 LSL registered?

W529 LSL is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W529 LSL safe to buy?

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