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X468 PHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,747 mi
Last recorded91,747 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 PHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 91,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Front seat not tilt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose

oil light

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,527 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe rear mount corrosion within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe rear mount corrosion within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive osf of engine also oil light on level ok (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all discs in poor condition ie corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 16 Dec 2017 80,707 miles

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension components corroded

n/s and o/s front floors corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe badley corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,106 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,219 miles

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres starting to crack/split/wear out of shape

Fail 23 Aug 2011 51,505 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres starting to crack/split/wear out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres starting to crack/split

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,613 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 40,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front numberplate cracked.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front numberplate cracked.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,418 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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X468 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X468 PHK, 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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X468 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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