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X499 ARY

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,279 mi
Last recorded88,279 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 ARY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,279 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,390 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 82,760 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 7,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,948 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 76,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,375 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 71,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,902 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 58,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,381 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,527 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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X499 ARY is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X499 ARY, 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 X499 ARY registered?

X499 ARY is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X499 ARY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X499 ARY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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