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X466 WEV

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,789 mi
Last recorded166,789 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX466 WEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 166,789 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 165,013 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 164,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 151,181 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 151,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 129,553 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2006 108,762 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 108,762 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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X466 WEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X466 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.

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What year was X466 WEV registered?

X466 WEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X466 WEV safe to buy?

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