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X327 RSS

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,722 mi
Last recorded89,722 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX327 RSS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,722 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,515 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 67,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 61,809 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 61,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,591 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,935 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,566 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,678 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 41,445 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (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 RSS is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X327 RSS, 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 X327 RSS registered?

X327 RSS is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X327 RSS safe to buy?

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