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W538 VEB

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,115 mi
Last recorded54,115 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 VEB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,115 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 54,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,274 miles

front tyres 2055516 fitted

n/s/front wheel bearing slightly rough

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres 2155016 fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2010 28,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front tyres 2055516 fitted

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres 2155016 fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,825 miles

Both numberplates starting to deteriorate

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,700 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,990 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres getting low on edges

both number plates discoloured

Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,297 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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W538 VEB is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver 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 W538 VEB, 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

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What year was W538 VEB registered?

W538 VEB is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W538 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 VEB 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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