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W63 XNO

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,733 mi
Last recorded125,733 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 XNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 125,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 117,386 miles

ADV ENGINE OIL LEAKS

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

Fail 23 May 2011 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

ADV ENGINE OIL LEAKS

ADV FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 109,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cat shield ratting

o s f anti roll bar link slight movement

rear bushes slight cracking

Pass 24 May 2010 109,759 miles

rear bushes slight cracking

cat shield ratting

o s f anti roll bar link slight movement

Pass 19 May 2009 102,098 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 90,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 90,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 72,794 miles

front disc in very rusty/ thin condition

front to rear metal brake pipes very rusty

nail in tyre

rear disc in poor condition

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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W63 XNO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W63 XNO, 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 W63 XNO registered?

W63 XNO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W63 XNO safe to buy?

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