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W61 DOE

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 7 Nov 2016 98,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch and over the top of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

brake caliper securing device missing both front (3.5.1j)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 Jan 2014 97,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 95,221 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 95,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,153 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 88,153 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,676 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,280 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 75,276 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jul 2007 70,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 66,847 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 66,847 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 May 2005 54,720 miles

front tryes nearing legal limit front discs worn on inner side

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 DOE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W61 DOE, 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 DOE registered?

W61 DOE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W61 DOE safe to buy?

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