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W949 AOO

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,575 mi
Last recorded93,575 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 AOO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,640 miles

front wipers starting to split on ends

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,375 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 70,934 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 66,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 62,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,601 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 56,487 miles

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

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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W949 AOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W949 AOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W949 AOO registered?

W949 AOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W949 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W949 AOO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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