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X472 XAP

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,373 mi
Last recorded154,373 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 XAP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 154,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

subframes and suspension components rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2018 152,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s anti rollbar rubbing against subframe

Pass 8 Aug 2017 151,205 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine mounting problem gearbox lying on chassis

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 151,117 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine mounting problem gearbox lying on chassis

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 148,495 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both bulbs (1.4.A.2e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy and beam patterns could be better (1.7.5a)

oil leaks at engine and at oil cooler areas

Fail 12 Aug 2016 148,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper lever seized in forward position (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both bulbs (1.4.A.2e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy and beam patterns could be better (1.7.5a)

oil leaks at engine and at oil cooler areas

Pass 9 Jun 2015 138,981 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 138,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 125,223 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 125,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 117,670 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust downpipe flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2013 117,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust downpipe flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 108,533 miles

Headlight lenses deteriated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,372 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to front number plate

exhaust system corroded

oil seepage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,385 miles

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

engine oil leaks

engine oil level low

Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,647 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,078 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 69,074 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,800 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,383 miles

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

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

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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X472 XAP is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X472 XAP, 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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X472 XAP is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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