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X327 RPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

959,387 mi
Last recorded959,387 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX327 RPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 959,387 miles

Oil leak

both wipers smearing

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 95,697 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and in poor condition

front pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,231 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 74,835 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,899 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,929 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 61,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 54,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to offside front brake disc

Pass 12 Feb 2007 54,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to offside front brake disc

Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,271 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 48,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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X327 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X327 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X327 RPU registered?

X327 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 December 2000.

Is X327 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X327 RPU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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