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75,961 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General Corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Loose. (1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge, No Tread Visible (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front and rear axles have tyres with different aspect ratios
Front number plate cracked
Rear subframe corroded
Slight fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:Both nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking/perishing
Surface corrosion to exhaust
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake fluid level down
Front and rear axles have tyres with different aspect ratios
Front number plate cracked
Rear subframe corroded
Slight fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:Both nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking/perishing
Strong Advise:Offside front brake flexi twisted/incorrect routing
Surface corrosion to exhaust
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
front brake pads getting low
nearside rear brake pads getting low
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake pads getting low
nearside rear brake pads getting low
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X208 WEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 X208 WEV, 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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X208 WEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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