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X498 VOO

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,759 mi
Last recorded72,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 VOO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 72,759 miles

all brake lines have surface rust in places

Fail 23 Apr 2020 72,756 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

all brake lines have surface rust in places

Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,339 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,479 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,441 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,339 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,615 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 44,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X498 VOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X498 VOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X498 VOO registered?

X498 VOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 December 2000.

Is X498 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X498 VOO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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