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X396 WEV

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,667 mi
Last recorded99,667 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 WEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 99,667 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 87,368 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 87,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,016 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 59,094 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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X396 WEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X396 WEV, 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 X396 WEV registered?

X396 WEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X396 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X396 WEV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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