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X491 UHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,214 mi
Last recorded96,214 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 UHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,214 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded and weakened. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 96,213 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamp lenses fogged, dissipating light, no clear pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamp bulb holder not located. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded and weakened. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,217 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 95,169 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking fluid coming out of rubber dust cover (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded other 3 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 92,554 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 22 Aug 2023 92,524 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill into inner arch (chalked yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (chalked yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,519 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracking

reverse light inopp

Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 87,134 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,739 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 81,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inopp

Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,614 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 76,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bush pulled through link (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,605 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 73,605 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no washer + wipers fitted to hid headlights

Pass 15 Oct 2011 66,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 66,880 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 62,313 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,313 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,254 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,562 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 50,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,777 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,941 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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X491 UHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X491 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 X491 UHK registered?

X491 UHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X491 UHK safe to buy?

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