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X114 PFC

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,566 mi
Last recorded139,566 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX114 PFC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 139,566 miles

rear cross member quite rusty

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 18 Aug 2010 127,350 miles

Slight play in off side rear drop link

Fail 18 Aug 2010 127,350 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in off side rear drop link

Pass 21 Aug 2009 112,842 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 112,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 99,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 86,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,280 miles

brake pad warning light on visaul look shows o/s/f outer pad about 1000 miles but pad with sensor must be near to 1.5mm

Fail 23 Aug 2006 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning light on visaul look shows o/s/f outer pad about 1000 miles but pad with sensor must be near to 1.5mm

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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X114 PFC is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X114 PFC, 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 X114 PFC registered?

X114 PFC is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X114 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X114 PFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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