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X251 PHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,034 mi
Last recorded138,034 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 PHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2017 138,034 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight play offside front anti roll bar outer link rod

Pass 1 Oct 2016 127,253 miles

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Fail 24 Sep 2016 127,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,869 miles

slight corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Oct 2015 112,869 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

slight corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2015 107,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 95,367 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre scuffed sidewall

slight movement in s/column

Fail 16 May 2013 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

advise brake inspection

n/s front tyre scuffed sidewall

slight movement in s/column

Fail 16 Apr 2012 91,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s washer needs attn

o/s wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,490 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s washer needs attn

o/s wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear b/discs pitted/corroded

n/s rear abs sensor bkt insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2011 88,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear b/discs pitted/corroded

n/s rear abs sensor bkt insecure

o/s tyre soft

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 80,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 73,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,178 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,283 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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X251 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X251 PHK, 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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X251 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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