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W975 MES

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,748 mi
Last recorded170,748 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW975 MES
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2012 170,748 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 163,716 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 157,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 150,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 140,140 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 128,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 114,294 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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W975 MES is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W975 MES, 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

How do I check the history of W975 MES?

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What year was W975 MES registered?

W975 MES is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W975 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W975 MES shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W975 MES have outstanding finance?

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