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X252 RPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,705 mi
Last recorded87,705 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 RPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 87,705 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,083 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,716 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped & corroded

front no plate slightly damaged

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge advise tracking

Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,575 miles

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

both nearside and offside bottom arm front bush condition borderline

condition of nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2009 71,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both nearside and offside bottom arm front bush condition borderline

condition of nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

slight corroison on all brake pipes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,053 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,638 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 56,638 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 50,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 43,447 miles

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

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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X252 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X252 RPU, 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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X252 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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