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W61 AEO

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,443 mi
Last recorded61,443 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 AEO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 61,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,265 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 61,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,365 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,047 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 57,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,122 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,371 miles

petrol smell under car

Pass 23 May 2011 54,602 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 52,598 miles

Cat. heat sheild loose

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,396 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 27 May 2009 48,390 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2008 44,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2008

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 40,911 miles

Oil leak

slight damage o/s/f wheel †front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2007 40,908 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 40,906 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges. †slight damage o/s/f wheel.

Pass 25 May 2006 36,596 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 36,596 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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W61 AEO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W61 AEO, 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 W61 AEO registered?

W61 AEO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W61 AEO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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