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X48 DAX

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,982 mi
Last recorded87,982 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 DAX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above anti-roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 87,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded joining flexi-hose

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded joining flexi-hose

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Front brake pipe corroded above anti-roll bar

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded adjacent to fuel tank

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded joining flexi-hose

Fail 3 Jul 2019 87,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,430 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2018 84,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,350 miles

Offside Rear brake pipes greased

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2017 80,268 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipes greased

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,577 miles

front suspension arm bushes perishing

various brakes rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2016 76,577 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank supply pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 74,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank supply pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,081 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 67,081 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,826 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,285 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,432 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,750 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,750 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,801 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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X48 DAX is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X48 DAX, 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 X48 DAX registered?

X48 DAX is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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