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X483 UHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,587 mi
Last recorded136,587 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 UHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 136,587 miles

nearside outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2014 12,524 miles

some corrosion on nearside sill

Pass 26 May 2012 116,425 miles

both front tyres near limits

front flexi

fuel lines rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2012 115,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake pades low ( inner ?)

front exhaust flexi damaged

fuel pipeat tank very rusty

slight damage front number plate

slight wear in n/s/f wish bone bush

Pass 31 Jan 2011 106,855 miles

corrosin to steel brake and fuel pipes in various places.no reverse lights.eingine oil leaks.

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage.washers frozen

Fail 31 Jan 2011 106,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosin to steel brake and fuel pipes in various places.no reverse lights.eingine oil leaks.

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage.washers frozen

Fail 26 Nov 2009 103,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,543 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 98,941 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 98,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 87,904 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,069 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 74,064 miles

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

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

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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X483 UHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X483 UHK, 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 X483 UHK registered?

X483 UHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X483 UHK safe to buy?

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