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W938 UEG

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,988 mi
Last recorded90,988 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 UEG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,990 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,541 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,541 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,735 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 73,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 70,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 62,083 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 62,083 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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W938 UEG is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc 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 W938 UEG, 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 W938 UEG registered?

W938 UEG is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W938 UEG safe to buy?

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