MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside outer sill has surface corrosion
some corrosion on nearside sill
both front tyres near limits
front flexi
fuel lines rusty
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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X483 UHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2000.
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