MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,422 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit and offside pressure low(strong advise)
corrosion on front floor and inner sills
exhaust cat internals broken up
exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
front brake discs corroding on inner face
offside front antiroll bar link arm upper gaiter starting to split
offside front indicator bulb just starting to emit white light
rear brake discs and pads worn
slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes
slight corrosion on front to rear brake and fuel pipes
slight oil stains on engine
slight play in rear antiroll bar d bushes
both front tyres worn close to legal limit,pressures low, perished and worn on inner edge(strong advise)
both rear tyres on 3mm, pressures slightly low and worn on inner edge
cat internals breaking up
exhaust flexi joint mesh worn
exhaust rear box rubbers perished and starting to split(strong advise)
offside headlamp condensated and image slightly poor(strong advise)
rear brake discs and pads worn
rear subframe corroded
slight corrosion on front brake pipes
slight corrosion on front floor pan
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes next to fuel tank
slight corrosion on rear inner sills
slight oil stains on engine
very slight play in both steering track rods
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn close to legal limit,pressures low, perished and worn on inner edge(strong advise)
both rear tyres on 3mm, pressures slightly low and worn on inner edge
cat internals breaking up
exhaust flexi joint mesh worn
exhaust rear box rubbers perished and starting to split(strong advise)
hanbrake light illuminated(strong advise)
offside headlamp condensated and image slightly poor(strong advise)
rear brake discs and pads worn
rear subframe corroded
slight corrosion on front brake pipes
slight corrosion on front floor pan
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes next to fuel tank
slight corrosion on rear inner sills
slight oil stains on engine
very slight play in both steering track rods
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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W563 TGX is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W563 TGX, 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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W563 TGX is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 August 2000.
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