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X338 FGU

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,200 mi
Last recorded78,200 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 FGU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,200 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Whole of under vehicle has been fully undersealed incl brake and fuel pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under vehicle has been undersealed incl brake and fuel pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust becoming corroded

rear inner sills brake and fuel pipes have been undersealed assessed as best possible

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,239 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,649 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,189 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 57,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,324 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,628 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 45,628 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,352 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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X338 FGU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X338 FGU, 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 X338 FGU registered?

X338 FGU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X338 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X338 FGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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