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W982 PLG

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,182 mi
Last recorded71,182 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 PLG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,182 miles

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

light corrosion on both front inner wing and both rear brake pipes to flexible hoses

light corrosion on offside rear brake disc inner face

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre 2mm on inner tread

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,256 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,066 miles

corrosion on offside rear brake disc inner face

light corrosion on both main and both front inner wing brake pipes

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,398 miles

both front wiper blades split

corrosion on offside rear brake disc inner face

light corrosion on main brake pipes

nearside door mirror cracked

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2008 62,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front wiper blades split

corrosion on offside rear brake disc inner face

light corrosion on main brake pipes

nearside door mirror cracked

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both main brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,542 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2006 48,542 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres on 1.6mm

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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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W982 PLG is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W982 PLG, 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 W982 PLG registered?

W982 PLG is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W982 PLG safe to buy?

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