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WAZ 1818

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,119 mi
Last recorded100,119 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 1818
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,119 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 100,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,183 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 80,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,356 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,369 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 57,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WAZ 1818 is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WAZ 1818, 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 WAZ 1818 registered?

WAZ 1818 is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is WAZ 1818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 1818 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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