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W92 AAF

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

97,725 mi
Last recorded97,725 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW92 AAF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,725 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,367 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 94,334 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 94,320 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rears perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,779 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 87,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2018 87,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring, split & rubbing (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring split & rubbing (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake pipes have surface rust

Rear exhaust mounts perishing

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,273 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 80,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,009 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,080 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded and in poor condition

o/s and n/s rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 30 May 2014 66,175 miles

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

n/s parking brake efficiency poor

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner bushes starting to split

slight power steering oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 66,175 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s parking brake efficiency poor

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner bushes starting to split

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,834 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner bushes starting to split

rear metal brake pipes corroded

signs of slight power steering leak under front of bodywork

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,820 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner bushes starting to split

rear metal brake pipes corroded

signs of slight power steering leak under front of bodywork

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,039 miles

n/s rear tyre has nail in tread

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner front bushes starting to split

Fail 29 Jun 2011 55,023 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre has nail in tread

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner front bushes starting to split

Pass 28 May 2010 49,783 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 49,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 45,277 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,409 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 40,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front disc inside slight pitted

Pass 29 May 2007 36,201 miles

brake fluid just below max,both front tyres just starting to crack

Fail 29 May 2007 36,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid just below max,both front tyres just starting to crack

Pass 30 May 2006 31,847 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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W92 AAF is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W92 AAF, 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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W92 AAF is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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