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W54 REU

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,314 mi
Last recorded117,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 REU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 111,100 miles

oil leek

rear subframe rusty

steering pipes surface rust

Fail 22 Jan 2016 110,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

power steering pipes surface rust

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,233 miles

both rear susenpsion spring top mounts rusty

front brake discs ( inner rusty /pitted )

front exhaust rusty

n/s/f brake pipe surface rust

oil leak

rear subframe very rust / anti roll bar

rear under sills rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2015 104,034 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

both rear susenpsion spring top mounts rusty

front brake discs ( inner rusty /pitted )

front exhaust rusty

n/s/f brake pipe surface rust

oil leak

rear subframe very rust / anti roll bar

rear under sills rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

steering pipes rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,531 miles

oil leak

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2013 88,531 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,629 miles

exhaust shield loose

front discs worn

n/s wiper blade slight split

oil leak

pas steering pipes rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2012 80,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust shield loose

front discs worn

n/s wiper blade slight split

oil leak

pas steering pipes rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,686 miles

offside rear caliper pivot sticky

Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,279 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,279 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,114 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 56,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 51,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 45,003 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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W54 REU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W54 REU, 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 W54 REU registered?

W54 REU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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